EMS Briefing: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates to keep you informed.
A Washington county fire station has installed a 24/7 naloxone dispenser to increase public access to the life-saving medication.
A distinguished Wisconsin flight physician is retiring after 34 years of service and treating over 4,000 patients.
A mass casualty incident was declared at a Washington high school after a stabbing left six individuals injured.
A complex technical rescue involving multiple agencies successfully extricated a man trapped in an Ohio grain silo.
The latest EMCrit update provides a new algorithm and clinical guidance for managing patients with crashing pulmonary embolism.
A multi-center study confirms the life-saving importance of law enforcement-placed tourniquets but identifies areas for training improvement.
A new program is helping EMS agencies implement prehospital whole blood transfusion services to improve trauma outcomes.
Researchers have linked an outbreak of Human Rhinovirus B14 to severe respiratory illness and death among older adults in France.
Legal experts warn that taking and sharing patient photos can lead to career termination and significant agency liability.
A Kentucky fire department issued a public apology after a firefighter posted a crash scene video, highlighting social media policy violations.
FEMA is reinstating staff with expertise in preparedness ahead of the upcoming storm season to bolster its response capabilities.
The National Registry of EMTs has been honored with the EMS Partnership of the Year Award from the American Ambulance Association.
The state of Maryland has approved funding within its budget for the purchase of two new ambulances for Annapolis.