EMS Briefing: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and research impacting the prehospital environment.
A flight paramedic shares a personal story of balancing a demanding career with fatherhood.
Untrained civilians provided critical aid to passengers after a private jet crashed on a Texas highway.
A Delaware county is decreasing its paramedic sign-on bonuses from $12,000 to $5,000 following a successful year of recruitment.
A California organization has revived a community thrift store with all proceeds dedicated to funding EMS training programs.
A cadaveric study suggests simple thoracostomy may be a more effective intervention for tension pneumothorax than traditional needle decompression.
The use of DSED for refractory ventricular fibrillation has significantly increased following the publication of the DOSE VF trial.
A nationwide cohort study found no significant difference in prehospital outcomes between intranasal and intramuscular naloxone administration by EMS.
This meta-analysis found no significant difference in seizure cessation between intranasal and intramuscular midazolam for pediatric patients.
Researchers detail the successful development and implementation of a prehospital protocol tailored to patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
A retrospective analysis of NEMSIS data indicates that a significant portion of current ambulance operations could be supported by electric vehicles.
A German study highlights the successful use of a digital system for patient distribution and hospital capacity management during an MCI.
A study demonstrates that a large language model can provide accurate treatment recommendations when grounded in agency-specific protocols.
A Connecticut-based company is employing artificial intelligence and virtual reality to create immersive training scenarios for EMS students.
The New Mexico chapter of ACEP successfully advocated for legislative malpractice reform for emergency physicians.
An article provides a guide to understanding the complex acronyms and processes involved in EMS reimbursement.
The ACGME is extending the public comment period for proposed changes to Emergency Medicine residency program requirements.
This article outlines a strategic approach for EMS agencies to work with state health boards to implement innovative pilot programs.