Newsletters/March 7, 2026

EMS Briefing: Saturday, March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates to keep you informed.

📰 EMS News Recap
Austin EMS: Medics were treating patients within 57 seconds of downtown mass shooting
EMS1

Austin EMS providers demonstrated exceptional response by initiating patient care less than one minute after a mass shooting began.

‘As Lifelike as Possible’: PA Drill Simulates a Mass Casualty Event at the NFL Draft
JEMS

Pennsylvania agencies collaborated on a high-fidelity mass casualty drill to test preparedness for a large-scale public event.

LODD: Ga. FF/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency
EMS1

A firefighter/paramedic in Georgia has died in the line of duty after experiencing a medical emergency.

AmeriPro Health Inks New 911 EMS Agreement with Columbia County (FL)
JEMS

AmeriPro Health has been awarded a new contract to provide 911 ambulance services for Columbia County, Florida.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Influence of Intra-Arrest Glucose on Patient Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Prehospital Emergency Care

New research indicates a strong correlation between intra-arrest glucose levels and neurological outcomes in OHCA patients.

Prehospital Blood Collection for High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Measurement in Patients with Acute Chest Pain
Prehospital Emergency Care

A recent study explores the viability of prehospital blood draws for high-sensitivity troponin to expedite cardiac care pathways.

PulmCrit: Catheter-directed lysis = Peripheral lysis for PE (STRATIFY trial!)
EMCrit

The STRATIFY trial suggests that for submassive PE, catheter-directed lysis provides no significant benefit over standard peripheral thrombolysis.

Occupational Transmission of Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, France
CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases

The CDC highlights a case of occupational transmission of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, underscoring provider safety protocols.

ENA Supports AAP Child and Adolescent Immunization Recommendations
ENA

The Emergency Nurses Association has officially endorsed the American Academy of Pediatrics' updated immunization schedule for children.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
U.S. hospitals warned to prepare for cyberattacks linked to Iran tensions
EMS1

Federal agencies have issued warnings for healthcare systems to enhance cybersecurity measures amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Stop leading EMS like it’s a bar fight
EMS1

An editorial argues for a shift in EMS leadership from authoritative styles to more collaborative and supportive management.

Plan to shut down Texas fire engine, shift resources to EMS met with criticism
EMS1

A Texas city's plan to reallocate resources from fire suppression to EMS is facing public and union opposition.

Cybersecurity for EMS agencies on a budget
EMS1

New guidance offers practical and affordable cybersecurity solutions for EMS agencies with limited financial resources.