EMS Briefing: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates relevant to your practice.
A North Carolina county is the first in the U.S. to use electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for 911 responses.
Baltimore is implementing new 911 response models to dispatch appropriate resources beyond traditional police, fire, and EMS.
A Massachusetts teenager faces charges for allegedly assaulting an EMT and police officer during a chaotic event.
A major earthquake in Colombia has prompted a large-scale international disaster response.
New research highlights the prevalence of adverse events, including hypotension and hypoxemia, following prehospital RSI.
A systematic review examines the current evidence and outcomes for the use of prehospital REBOA in traumatic arrest.
A new medication was identified as the cause of severe acidosis in a patient presenting with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
An Iowa college has launched a hybrid EMT training program to combat rural EMS staffing shortages.
A 2024 update on rural EMS characteristics reveals persistent disparities in care compared to urban areas.
This article explores the reasons for clinical knowledge decay and offers strategies for improving long-term retention.
Career pathways and considerations are outlined for EMS providers aspiring to transition into healthcare administration roles.
A Minnesota city council has voted to cease providing EMS services to neighboring communities, raising concerns about coverage gaps.