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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.

Hosted byChris Phingsten, Spencer Oliver
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EMS 20/20 Out of Leadership
Episode 173 Dec 4, 2024 1:53:01

A trauma call with a complicated patient and a ship that desperately needs a captain. Does the crew get it together or is it the end of the world as we know it?

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Stroke of Genius
Episode 172 Nov 27, 2024 1:08:00

WE FINALLY KNOW THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE LOSER! Also, Spencer is given a complex stroke call that needs an airway! Does he recognize it? Does he act appropriately? Let us know how you think he did below!

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EMS 20/20 The Significant Intrusion Album
Episode 171 Nov 20, 2024 2:07:02

A car split hot dog style... a medic that is rude and disengaged... a massive med error... what isn't there to love about this week's episode?! Tune and find out just how wild things get in this week's episode!

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Heli Horror with Eric Bauer
Episode 170 Nov 13, 2024 1:28:24

Join Chris, Spencer AND SPECIAL GUEST **ERIC BAUER** as the team sift through a transfer that has all the bells and whistles: an intubation, a med error, a crew conflict... this one has it all!

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EMS 20/20 An AMS Call For Gifted EMT's
Episode 169 Nov 6, 2024 1:51:37

Spencer and Chris dive into an ALOC call that was perhaps inappropriately placed into the hands of an AEMT. Is this a case of call turfing, or a misguided educational opportunity? Listen and find out!

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Chris Seizes
Episode 168 Oct 30, 2024 50:44

We're back for another Master Your Medics Special Edition! Spencer tosses Chris a hot hot potato and Chris... well Chris tries. Does he need a thermometer or a calculator? Find out!

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EMS 20/20 Greased Lightning
Episode 167 Oct 23, 2024 1:34:15

Which is the best food product to cover a burn patient in? Spoiler: none. Join the guys as we learn from burn unit RN Erin Horrax that math sucks, patient advocacy is great, and pain meds are pretty darn cool too.

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Spencer Kills
Episode 166 Oct 16, 2024 53:47

First rule about EMS 20/20... talk about it, constantly. Second rule... judge Spencer on our Instagram! Does he nail this code 99 call? Does he leave a lot to be desired? Check out the poll on IG @ems2020show!

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EMS 20/20 We All Scream For Levophed!
Episode 165 Oct 9, 2024 2:03:45

Spence, Chris, and the host of Nine One One Nonsense SAMANTHA BRAWLEY take on a critical care transport that was cold from the get go. The fish truly rots from the head as a doctor sends a patient on the wrong medication and leaves a crew with no alternatives...

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Ruptured Confidence
Episode 164 Oct 2, 2024 55:39

In this weeks MASTER YOUR MEDICS SPECIAL EDITION, Spencer throws Chris a call that requires both clinical prowess and bedside expertise as Spencer hopes to even the odds. VOTE ON OUR INSTA!

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EMS 20/20 How I (didn't?) Kill Your Mother
Episode 163 Sep 25, 2024 1:55:55

Let's go to the mall... today! ASHLYNN O'DELL joins the guys once again to go through everyone's favorite call: an uncomplicated refusal with absolutely nothing worry about whatsoever...

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Lung Blooder
Episode 162 Sep 18, 2024 58:22

CHECK OUT OUR INSTA AND VOTE! Spencer is dealt a HARD airway call by a cruel Chris! Listen and see how he does and vote to let us know how you feel!!

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EMS 20/20 Chest Burster
Episode 161 Sep 11, 2024 1:32:34

Spencer brings a call that is totally just anxiety. Honestly, no need to listen to the episode this week, nothing is wrong with the patient. Not at all. Move along. Sign this Refusal to Listen. Maybe have a friend listen if you really think you need it.

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Will Chris Choke?
Episode 160 Sep 4, 2024 42:03

As payback, Spencer gives Chris a pediatric airway call. Will Chris choke? Head to @ems2020show on Instagram and vote for Chris' score!

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EMS 20/20 Running Up That SpO2 (Hopelessly)
Episode 159 Aug 28, 2024 1:41:17

The SpO2 climbs while the patient declines? What?! A fed up patient and Paramedic who, if they only could, would swap places with just about anyone on this week's call!

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Spencer Gets Breathing Room
Episode 158 Aug 21, 2024 28:38

In today's Master Your Medics Special, Chris throws Spencer a pediatric breathing difficulty to see if he pulls ahead or falls behind in the currently 1-1 match between the the hosts!

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EMS 20/20 Speeding Towards Sedation
Episode 157 Aug 14, 2024 1:39:26

Is less more? Is more less? When a patient's mental baseline is uncertain, how much EMS is too much EMS? Listen and find out to see if the guys can right the speeding bus before thing blow up!

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Chris is on Shaky Ground
Episode 156 Aug 7, 2024 29:23

Master Your Medics has sponsored today's episode where Spencer tests Chris with an altered LOC call. Does Chris get the shakes or does he tie up the score?

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EMS 20/20 Wonka's Weedy Wallop!
Episode 155 Jul 31, 2024 1:38:12

Wow. Spencer tries to outright murder Chris with a litany of system issues and leaving equipment behind as a Paramedic gets assaulted and an EMT gets abandoned. Listen now and see if Chris survives this week's episode!

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EMS 20/20 Special Edition: Pass or Flail?
Episode 154 Jul 24, 2024 38:15

For the first time ever, Chris and Spencer will be squaring off to see who can pass the test the best as the guys test one another using the 100 Patient Scenarios book by Master Your Medics! In this episode, Chris serves up a trauma call to see if Spencer can manage. Check out the masteryourmedics.com bookstore and ge…

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EMS 20/20 UnTrue Lies
Episode 153 Jul 17, 2024 1:50:53

Chris becomes numb to crews leaving kits out in the rig... but no worries! His senses are revitalized as apathy encroaches upon an unsuspecting intern and things go from bad to worse to bullshit! Let's see what the guys think in this week's episode!

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EMS 20/20 We Did Not Plan For This
Episode 152 Jul 3, 2024 1:51:15

What happens when you have talented medics at a standby event... with no operation plan? Frustration and a little hilarity is what happens, and Spencer and Chris are here again to break it all down. PLUS! Are we going back to weekly content??? Maybe...

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EMS 20/20 Under the Bridge
Episode 151 Jun 19, 2024 1:41:55

Can you fall from a bridge onto a steel barge and survive? Maybe. Chris and Spence go on an adventure where vehicles are commandeered and daring rescues are made in one of the most atypical calls we've had in quite some time!

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EMS 20/20 Hurt
Episode 150 May 29, 2024 1:42:23

EMS can be dangerous. Though incidents that truly threaten the lives of responding crews are not common, his leadership responds and supports those on the front lines matters.

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EMS 20/20 All The Small Pills
Episode 149 May 22, 2024 1:52:03

Chris and Spencer need a little help from an expert. Enter Dr. Ryan Feldman, Clinical Toxicologist and host of The Poison Lab Podcast! A patient takes everything they can get their hands on, but of all the pills... which one is the worst? Find out on this weeks episode!

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EMS 20/20 LEGO my V-Tach!
Episode 148 May 8, 2024 1:38:11

"Stop shocking me!!" Is the quote of the day when listening to this episode! Spencer and Chris delve into a fall patient then ends up being just a little bit more than a band-aid. Can the crew follow the instructions and build a great call out of loose parts?

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EMS 20/20 T is for Terrible Manners
Episode 147 Apr 24, 2024 1:43:29

N is for neuro symptoms, S is for stroke, and U is for uncaring agency that needs a reality check. What do you do when a responding agency is responding angrily? Listen and find out!

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EMS 20/20 Please Don't Take Me There
Episode 146 Apr 10, 2024 2:18:20

So what do you do when the nearest "appropriate" hospital is actually the lair of the Shredder? Do you pass it up or go by the book? Listen to this week's episode and see if the Turtles go rogue or following the teachings of Master Splinter.

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EMS 20/20 It's Just My Arm... Promise.
Episode 145 Mar 27, 2024 1:32:13

When is it ever really as easy at it seems? Take a helluva dive with the guys as they figure out what was missed as a vaping patient complains about their arm.

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EMS 20/20 Quick! To The Bat Scanner!
Episode 144 Mar 13, 2024 1:44:05

Well now here's a fun one: what happens when a fall patient who just needs a hand up suddenly becomes an altered patient? Find out in this week's totally copyright infringement free episode!

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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.