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Author: Todd Heffern

2026 Updates to the EMS Clinical Guidelines

Overview of major changes & additions to the EMS Clinical Guidelines that go into effect on July 1st, 2026. These updates based on the 2025 AHA CPR Guidelines, the addition of ultrasound procedures and blood administration, as well as expansion of the sedation and pain

2025 Updates to the EMS Clinical Guidelines

Overview of major changes & additions to the EMS Clinical Guidelines that go into effect on July 1st, 2025. These included expanded use of end-tidal CO2 and TXA, the addition of finger thoracostomy, and the additional use of ketamine for pain and seizures.

Hazardous Materials & Toxicology Updates

Overview of the “New” HazMat/Toxicology [H] Section in the 2023 EMS Clinical Guidelines. Provides an overview of the approach of first responders to hazardous materials scenes, as well the clinical approach to individual patients. Presentation also reviews updates to the guidelines