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EMS 20/20

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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.

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Episodes

Airway Anyone? ...Anyone?

Chris and Spencer identify the key skill to being a good PIC while examining a leaderless scene. A team overstays their welcome, an airway lingers for too long, and a crew member disappears.

Jul 08, 2020•54 min•Ep. 8

Trying to Coach Your Patient To Death

Spencer and Chris dig into a call where assumptions run wild and a Paramedic makes an attempt to coach someone out of a life threatening disease.

Jun 24, 2020•37 min•Ep. 7

Fight Night! Are Pricey Manikins Worth It?

In the first ever Fight Night episode, Spencer and Chris debate whether or not expensive dummies are worth the cost! Let us know who won!

Jun 19, 2020•24 min•Ep. 6

The Correct Way to do Things Wrong

Spencer and Chris pick a part a call where a tube stays in place longer than it should and the crew doesn't stay in place long enough. An end tidal of 0 and a load-and-go code 99? Someone messed up... or did they?

Jun 10, 2020•44 min•Ep. 5

Hypothesis for Hypotension

Chris and Spencer dig into a call where a patient has a mysterious onset of sudden hypotension. A lone Paramedic has hard choices to make with little in the way of vital signs, presenting decision making roadblocks to overcome.

May 27, 2020•44 min•Ep. 4

Amputee with an AMI

Chris and Spencer talk about a call that just doesn't stop getting worse as a mix of veteran and new providers tackle a chest pain patient with a complicated history.

May 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3

Shocking Mistakes

Spence and Chris discuss the pitfalls of assessment short cuts as they review a scenario that gets harder and harder to listen to as the call goes on.

May 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 2

Seize... sure?

Chris and Spencer review a scenario in which a disagreement over a pediatric patient leads to delayed treatment.

May 13, 2020•49 min•Ep. 1

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