EMS 20/20
Long Pause Media | FlightBridgeED
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.
Episodes
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 24min
Special Edition: He's Choking Now
Time's up! Over! BLAU? Spencer is in the hot seat as an unconscious unresponsive patient is presented to him. Does he choke? Does he handle it with grace? Let us know and vote on our IG! @ems2020show
May 28, 2025 • 1h 22min
Prepare for Unforeseen Consequences
The guys analyze a crew that walks into self-imposed traps. Do they figure it out before it's too late, or do they find themselves at the bottom of a hidden pit? Listen and find out!
May 14, 2025 • 1h 29min
Special Edition: Gambling with Grumpy
Spencer rolls the dice for Chris as he presents him with one grumpy customer... can Chris get through the interpersonal obstacles or will he fall flat on his face? Vote on our Instagram!
May 7, 2025 • 1h 32min
Get Out of My Head!
Is it an overdose? Is it trauma? Is it... something else entirely unhinged? Yes. Listen and find out what the guys have to deal with in today's exciting and surprising episode!
Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 52min
No Right Answers!
Chris gives Spencer a maze with no end... or a maze with too many endings? Can Spencer pull his patient out of jeopardy and save the day? Or will he miss a vital intervention that leads to a dead end?
Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 33min
Rage Against The EKG
Is this EKG even for the right patient? A wild call with everything from pediatric to... significant OLMC considerations causes the guys to call in some backup... this time in the form of Dr. Michael Lauria! Can the team find some useful lessons with a little help? Listen and find out!
Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 35min
Special Edition: Crafting a Plan
Chris is given the mother of all scenarios where a pediatric patients takes... well, all the medications. PLUS! We introduce the coveted DICE ROLL to spice things up! Just because Chris asks for it doesn't mean he'll get it! Luck of the draw is at play in this week's episode. VOTE ON INSTAGRAM!
Apr 9, 2025 • 2h 15min
Disappearing Leadership
A tense interfacility bariatric discharge turns into a backyard rescue with a fallen tree, unhelpful family, and surprise responders. The hosts dig into supervision missteps, policy limits on calling fire, and how accountability systems shape behavior. Practical tips on bariatric equipment, patient movement, and communication techniques are highlighted.
Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 25min
Special Edition: Bled Too Much? Is That A Thing?
SPENCER is back in the hotseat! Is it trauma? Is it childbirth? Is it both? Is it a code? Vote now on our Instagram and let Spencer know how you feel!
Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 42min
Only Anaphylaxis... and Nothing More..?
Is this a case of a LETHAL distracting injury? Can there ever be such a thing? Is an amped up responder with a "just-go" mentality in the right? Listen and find out!
