EMS Briefing: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Multiple EMS agencies responded to a mass casualty incident after a late-night shooting at an outdoor party in Oklahoma.

Two California medics sustained injuries after their ambulance was struck by a suspected intoxicated driver.

An international official has condemned the repeated targeting of Red Cross and other aid workers in the ongoing conflict.

A Georgia paramedic and his family lost their home in recent wildfires, prompting community support efforts.

A JEMS report details the signs and symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome for prehospital recognition and management.

A new CDC study examines the prevalence and clinical presentation of RSV in both vaccinated and unvaccinated adult populations.

The Journal of Emergency Nursing has released a special issue focused on health equity and addressing care disparities.

The latest IPMI literature review covers recent studies in trauma, toxicology, and airway management relevant to prehospital medicine.

An in-depth article explores new strategies for managing sleep deprivation and improving provider resilience and career longevity.

An arbitrator has reinstated two Honolulu paramedics, citing a flawed internal investigation into alleged misuse of a department vehicle.

A new high-fidelity simulation lab in Pennsylvania is helping train flight crews for complex, low-frequency medical procedures.

An opinion piece highlights that securing sustainable funding remains the primary obstacle for passing supportive EMS legislation nationwide.

An Australian perspective discusses integrating paramedicine into broader primary health care reform and policy efforts.