Special Edition: Spencer Kills

Special Edition: Spencer Kills

Author: Long Pause Media | FlightBridgeED October 16, 2024 Duration: 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!

Hosted by paramedics Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten, EMS 20/20 turns the ambulance bay into a classroom without walls. Each episode is built around the raw, unfiltered details of real emergency calls, dissecting the split-second decisions and complex scenarios that define pre-hospital care. The conversation moves beyond textbook protocols to examine the human factors, the unexpected complications, and the critical thinking that truly matters when the pressure is on. You’ll hear a frank analysis of what worked, what didn’t, and the practical lessons that only come from years on the road. This podcast serves as an ongoing dialogue for the EMS community, whether you’re a student building your foundation, a veteran medic refreshing your perspective, or simply someone curious about the realities of emergency medicine. The focus is always on the granular details of the job-the kind of insight that changes practice. It’s a deep dive into the art and science of field medicine, produced by Long Pause Media and FlightBridgeED. Tune in for a candid look at the challenges and nuances faced by responders every day, where every call has a story and every story has a takeaway you can use.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 236

EMS 20/20
Podcast Episodes
Ding Dong, The Patient's... Dead? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:27
When a code 99 comes in for a frequent flyer, a crew finds themself in a classic case of "there's more than meets the eye". Do they follow the yellow brick road to get their questions answered? Click your rube red slippe…
Special Edition: It Can't Be THAT Simple... Can It? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:52
Chris is in the hotseat and immediately starts over thinking a call involving a possible stroke... or UTI... or hypoglycemia... or alcohol? Check out @ems2020show in Instagram and vote on his performance!
Paralyzing Yourself to Refuse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:23
What does Carhart pants, Fireball Whiskey, weed, and an allergy to authority have in common? They're all in this episode! Follow the Paramedic of Darkness into the fray as we sort out and angry MVA patient that has more…
Special Edition: Oops! All Trauma! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:07
Spencer is in the hotseat trying to fix all the problems with a severe trauma patient. Also, Chris cannot count. Vote on Instagram now!
Self Inflicted Surgery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:55
Hands down, this is the weirdest episode. So many twists and turns. Chris rants about TXA again (start the emails), Spencer gets weird about barnyard animals, and a goat is suspect for attempted murder. Maybe.
Special Edition: Face the Pain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:56
Chris is in the hot seat! Spencer pulls out a rare but immediately life threatening disorder that threatens to crush Chris under the weight of airway management. Does Chris prevail? VOTE NOW ON INSTAGRAM! @ems2020show
Bold Strategy Cotton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:11
An interfacility call that seems like your basic, everyday call... until it isn't. A patient goes from walking and talking to huffing and puffing to gasping and... dying?
Special Edition: Little Altered Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:50
Spencer is given a 'kitchen sink' type call as Chris leaves him looking around every corner to see if he can walk down Holland road. Does Spencer eek out a 2, or is he leaving you waiting for more? Vote on IG!
Sus 4 CO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03:25
Hey wait... that's not Oxygen! Call an emergency meeting! Does the crew in this week's episode get to the bottom of the problem BEFORE it's too late? Listen and find out on this OD turned CO!
Special Edition: Recipe for Disaster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:00
Spencer attempts to trip Chris up with a chaotic flight call! An IFT where a small hospital is struggling to keep up with a severe trauma patient's needs. Is Chris the missing ingredient that ties the whole dish together…