EMS Briefing: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and research impacting EMS.
Staffing shortages in New York City are pushing ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies to record highs.
Pennsylvania is currently experiencing the largest measles outbreak in the United States in several decades, raising public health concerns.
An EMS1 editorial highlights the critical disparities in care and outcomes faced by patients in rural communities.
An ultralight aircraft crashed onto the roof of a home in Iowa shortly after takeoff, resulting in a multi-agency response.
New research indicates a flush rate non-rebreather mask is superior to a combined NRB and nasal cannula for emergency preoxygenation.
A new study reveals that significant deviations from recommended drug dosing occur in the prehospital treatment of pediatric patients.
The latest systematic review of evidence-based guidelines for prehospital care has been published, offering updated recommendations for practice.
A laboratory analysis evaluates the effectiveness of various blood warmer devices for use in austere and tactical environments.
Research shows poor to moderate agreement between EMS and ED clinicians on pediatric asthma examination findings, indicating a need for standardized assessment.
A California fire department has initiated a community paramedicine pilot program to reduce emergency department and 911 system strain.
A recent provider poll identifies adequate staffing and visible leadership as the key signs of a healthy EMS organization.
An evaluation of the IMPACC model of care demonstrates an alternative pathway for 911 patients that can reduce ED transports.
A recent stabbing of an Ohio provider underscores the vital importance of a thorough and dynamic scene size-up on every call.
An analysis explores the factors leading to the decline of procedural competency among EMS providers following their initial certification.
Tacoma's successful alternate response teams are facing elimination due to city budget cuts, impacting non-traditional 911 responses.
A $10 million lawsuit alleges negligence by Arizona first responders after a glove fragment was reportedly left in a baby’s airway.