EMS 20/20
EMS 20/20 is podcast hosted by two experienced Paramedics. Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten discuss real calls run by real responders and pull out the lessons you won't find in a text book. This podcast is aimed at Paramedic students, seasoned Paramedics looking to refresh, or any one interested in a deeper dive into pre-hospital health care.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 86 minutes
- Episodes
- 206
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
You Can't Make Me!
Sometimes patients don't just say no, but sometimes they say f&^$ no! What happens when two responders are confronted by a verbally hostile patient? Does fighting fire with fire work? Spoiler: no, it…
01:35:06 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
Methany and the Frog
In this week's episode, Spencer tells Chris a tale about meth, altered levels of consciousness, and maybe even child protective services. Also, frogs.
01:44:20 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
Hive-way to the Danger Zone
Can the guys see where (or if) a handful of secret agents went wrong? Did they go wrong? Try to keep up with the twists and turns of this weeks episodes as everything from airway management to scene …
01:31:11 |
Wed 05 Jul 2023
Making a List... For Low SaO2
In a Lucky Charms fueled rage, Chris shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a Paramedic before the guys try and figure why a patient is so short of breath. Is it bronchoconstriction? Pulmonary Ed…
01:55:58 |
Wed 21 Jun 2023
Snapping Necks and Calling Helis
So we might not be COPS, but this episode is still bound to make you sweat as an accident in treacherous terrain interrupts the Catalina Wine Mixer. From hiking to helicopters, Chris puts Spence thro…
01:34:30 |
Wed 07 Jun 2023
The Legend of Vent Machina
Spencer and Chris roll the dice on today's episode as we follow brave adventurers into the unknown as they set out with a vented patient to a nearby kingdom. What could possibly go wrong? Lots. Lots …
02:04:01 |
Wed 24 May 2023
LetterSTEMI Problems
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01:34:09 |
Wed 10 May 2023
Breaking Blood Vessels
In this BLS focused episode, what you get is quintessential EMS 20/20. Multiple treatment options, CVA symptoms with hypotension, complicated crew dynamics, agency culture issues, and Chris ranting a…
01:36:37 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
Seizure Victim Unit
Is this episode's patient faking a seizure? Does it even matter? Or at least, does it matter more than the anger of a salty medic who terrorizes their trainee? Does THAT matter more than the ensuing…
01:31:17 |
Wed 12 Apr 2023
A-Hip-A
After Chris defends his position on TXA, Spencer UTTERLY STUMPS him in this week's episode where a patient is KILLED by HIP PAIN! Spoiler: Patient not actually killed by hip pain.
01:41:42 |
Wed 29 Mar 2023
Bad to the (T)Bone
Spencer gives Chris some supervisor flashbacks as the guys analyze a call that may send the patient... and maybe even the crew... to their final destination. Listen and find out who lives, who dies, …
01:30:59 |
Wed 15 Mar 2023
You Give Love... A Bad Name
Spencer let's his playlist decide the title, but can the crew in today's episode decide where all the blood is coming from? Listen and find out! Listen at GuardianCME.com to get free CE!
01:50:18 |
Wed 01 Mar 2023
Concert Concern
Today we fly our F-18's while launching our AAM's at some MDMA during and EDM concert! Or maybe it's SSRI's, or SS, or MAO-I's, or TCA's... or maybe we just need to RTB...
01:35:19 |
Wed 15 Feb 2023
Pandammonia
Can Chris navigate his way and find the right direction as Spencer pitches an ALOC curveball? How does the crew do? And why is the receiving doctor so so mean?!
01:53:22 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
Pacing/Pressor Pressure
Special Guests from GuardianCME! Jason Seitz and Dr. Chris Seitz join the guys as they attempt to cook up an answer to a fork in the road on this weeks episode!
01:41:38 |
Wed 18 Jan 2023
The One Where Bad Stuff Happens
Spencer and Chris are there for you in today's episode where a patient is "checked for police". Was the check good enough or should the crew have been more thorough? We also discuss the value of good…
01:22:09 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
This Call Bugs Me
Are we dealing with another Peanut Butter Spider Sandwich situation, or is this title just clickbait? Or is it neither? An altered LOC patient has some curious and life threatening symptoms in this w…
01:37:42 |
Wed 21 Dec 2022
Teenage Heartbreak
Maybe don't overthink the cover art, but do Chris and Spence finally argue about what to do about a really, really sick pediatric patient? Stir the oxygen tanks as the guys try and solve Houston's pr…
02:32:57 |
Wed 07 Dec 2022
The Fallout of Fallot
The title is not the give away you think it is! The guys follow a BLS crew that responds to the call no one ever wants to respond to. (WARNING: This episode contains sensitive subject matter.)
01:35:35 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
Type 1 For Doctor
Type 2 for Billing... Type 1 For Doctor. In today's episode the guys (finally) follow a BLS crew through a confusing call that involves spousal arguments and a good old fashioned dollup of just plain…
01:34:11 |
Wed 09 Nov 2022
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