EMS Briefing: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the latest updates and research impacting the prehospital environment.
An Illinois hospital is reportedly diverting critical ambulance traffic following financial instability leading to bounced employee paychecks.
A test in North Carolina showed an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft beat a ground ambulance's response time by 20 minutes.
A lightning strike at an Ohio prison resulted in a mass casualty incident with 16 inmates requiring medical evaluation and transport.
Widespread power outages and emergency responses are underway across the Midwest after a significant severe weather event.
New research quantifies the rate of adverse events following prehospital RSI, providing crucial data for QA/QI in advanced airway management.
The ACS Committee on Trauma offers updated perspectives on selective spinal motion restriction and management of suspected spinal cord injuries.
A recent case study highlights the potential for hypopharyngeal perforation as a rare but serious complication of King airway use in OHCA.
Wearable Doppler ultrasound technology shows promise for non-invasive, continuous hemodynamic monitoring in the prehospital setting.
An RCT found ketamine and propofol to have comparable efficacy for sedation in agitated psychiatric patients during air transport.
An op-ed challenges the routine use of lights and sirens, advocating for evidence-based policies to improve crew and public safety.
The Merced Fire Department in California successfully used grant funding to achieve its goal of 24/7 paramedic staffing at all stations.
Financial pressures have forced a Pennsylvania county to dissolve its hazardous materials response team, impacting regional capabilities.
A NEMSIS data analysis highlights key differences in EMS characteristics, personnel, and clinical care between rural and urban settings.
Illinois has passed a new law that allows for more flexible staffing models to help sustain rural ambulance services.
CMS is actively seeking feedback from EMS agencies to improve the process for the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System.