EMS Briefing: Friday, February 20, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and research impacting EMS today.
A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in California following a deadly avalanche that has claimed the lives of eight skiers.
A lawsuit alleges an EMT and ambulance service violated privacy and inflicted emotional distress by taking and sharing unauthorized photos of a deceased detective.
A Kansas county has launched a new community paramedicine program aimed at keeping patients healthy at home and reducing hospital readmissions.
Public health officials in South Carolina are responding to a historic measles outbreak, raising concerns for prehospital providers and the community.
The first-ever joint AHA/ACC guideline for acute PE management stresses rapid diagnosis, risk stratification, and a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to care.
New research details the development and implementation of a statewide protocol for prehospital blood administration to patients in hemorrhagic shock.
A recent study questions the routine use of longboards, suggesting vacuum mattresses may be a superior method for spinal motion restriction in the prehospital setting.
This clinical review outlines the assessment and management of common and life-threatening complications associated with tracheostomy tubes.
A national study analyzing prehospital airway data shows advanced airways are used infrequently in trauma, primarily in patients with severe head injuries.
An new article offers practical leadership strategies and insights specifically tailored for the dynamic environment of EMS field supervision and management.
The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship is now accepting applications to mentor and develop the next generation of leaders in EMS system design.
Researchers have developed a new algorithm integrating drones into MCI response to improve the speed, safety, and efficiency of field triage.
A new paper describes the operational models and clinical capabilities of physician response vehicles used within EMS fellowship programs across the U.S.
Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would formally declare EMS an essential service, a move that could significantly alter statewide funding and provision.