EMS Briefing: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates from across the EMS landscape.
A North Carolina rescuer's rapid delivery of whole blood was critical in saving a climber who sustained life-threatening injuries from a fall.
Two Boston EMTs were hospitalized after being assaulted while responding to a call, highlighting ongoing concerns about provider safety.
The Ohio EMS community is mourning the line-of-duty death of a paramedic who passed away unexpectedly while on duty at his station.
A new study suggests Minnesota's cultural tendency to avoid intruding may contribute to lower-than-expected bystander CPR intervention rates.
A Florida fire department is implementing double sequential defibrillation as a treatment strategy for patients in refractory ventricular fibrillation.
A recent trial suggests that catheter-directed thrombolysis may not offer significant mortality benefits over standard anticoagulation for certain PE patients.
The Emergency Nurses Association has released the seventh edition of its Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course to enhance pediatric emergency care.
The National EMS Advisory Council is tackling over 40 critical industry topics, including the persistent challenge of EMS reimbursement and funding models.