EMS Briefing: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates impacting EMS providers today.
A head-on collision between a commercial truck and an ambulance in Ohio resulted in serious injuries to two medics and a patient.
An ambulance crew was targeted by gunmen while responding to a suicide bombing in Pakistan, highlighting the dangers faced by international providers.
Students in Michigan showed appreciation for first responders with thank-you gifts to commemorate the anniversary of a local tragedy.
Two New York paramedics received prestigious awards for their life-saving actions during a challenging pediatric cardiac arrest call.
A review of the Lazarus phenomenon explores cases of delayed, spontaneous return of circulation after termination of resuscitation efforts.
This article provides key strategies for de-escalation and safe management of patients experiencing an acute psychotic episode.
A critical review examines the evidence for using sodium bicarbonate in the management of specific toxicological and metabolic emergencies.
A new fixed-wing air ambulance service is set to begin operations in Virginia, enhancing regional critical care transport capabilities.
This guide outlines the essential steps and considerations for leadership when establishing a new EMS transport service.
A Maryland county has approved over $1 million in funding to purchase five new ambulances to update its aging fleet.
The city of Cleveland is pursuing a $1 million federal grant to upgrade outdated mobile communication radios for its EMS division.
Florida has allocated state funds to provide a pediatric dosing system to all EMS agencies and hospital EDs statewide.
Australia's health practitioner regulation agency is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to professional codes of conduct for paramedics.