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4.9

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664 reviews

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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.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from EMS 20/20 podcast

Systemic Failure

2024/02/14

Each and everyone of Chris' triggers are pulled in this harrowing tale of herding cats. A severely injured/ejected patient is treated by a severely injured system... and the result is... not great.

It's All About the Delivery

2024/01/31

Everyone's favorite call type is front and center as an expecting mother does what expecting mothers do. Listen as Chris makes terrible guesses at this episodes theme... but also be sure to listen to our SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Vaguely Non-Emergent?

2024/01/17

Does a crew let the dispatch information lead them astray? Are they able to see through the smoke screen of a convoluted history? Listen and find out if being sick for two days means you won't see a third!

Pulling a Code Out of a H.A.T.

2024/01/03

Sometimes illusions of trauma can get the better of us. Spencer and Chris see if the crew in today's episode is fooled by sleight of... car, or if they manage to see past the tricks and get to the bottom of the magic hat.

That's Kenough Ketamine!

2023/12/21

It's just a code one leg pain... how hard could it be? Spencer and Chris find out in today's episode as the guys examine easy errors with difficult consequences!

Salmon Stabs Spaghetti

2023/12/06

Chris and Spence review a call that goes clinically... fine. But what happens when the patient suddenly doesn't like the direction the call is going? And what happens when a doctor is.... WRONG?!

Choosy Medics Choose STEMI

2023/11/22

The guys review a nutty situation where a responder is sandwiched between a DNR and a very serious diagnosis... and also their partner...

A *Very* Sticky Case

2023/11/08

Spencer and Chris bring in the big guns from the Standard of Care podcast, Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams! This episode is probably one of the most disturbing cases of neglect we've reviewed in a while, so you've been warned!

Railroading Rod

2023/10/25

Ashlyn O'Dell joins Chris and Spence as the trio try and be very useful engines on a trauma call! With an object stuck... somewhere and a rather un-useful little engine on scene, the team has their work cut out for them.

You're Tearing Up My Heart

2023/10/11

It might sounds crazy, but it ain't no lie... Spencer and Chris try to navigate what to do when a big mistake is made on a severe trauma patient... and it's not a mistake that is hard to make, either.

Avoiding SeDEADtion

2023/09/27

The guys try to figure out exactly where the line between sedation and death is, and as a bonus, Spencer teaches you how to smoke meth.

12.875 Kilometer

2023/09/13

Crossing into Canadian terrain, Spencer and Chris delve into a call where a patient does their best attempt at refusing treatment for their... gunshot wound?

Podcast reviews

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4.9 out of 5

664 reviews

Barefootmedic 2024/01/15

This podcast the perfect mixture of knowledge and light hearted fun

Ems 20/20 is a amazing podcast for multiple reason but I really enjoy how humble they are about there vast knowledge of emergency medicine. This is th...

soopy sue 2023/11/21

Listened to all the episodes and am going to listen to it again

Such a great podcast and incredible teaching tool. Please keep them coming!

zookeeperjenks11 2023/10/19

It’s a Yep For Me!

I cannot recommend this podcast more enthusiastically. I’ve spammed people with some of my favorite episodes so far and will continue to do so. I’m no...

Brianna RN 2023/10/16

Will recommend this podcast to anyone

I am a newish ER nurse that has never done anything prehospital. I started listening to this show before I even started in the ER and it has given me ...

queenkathryn 2023/10/09

As an Outsider

I am not in the EMS field but have a boyfriend that is and I have found this podcast to be so informative when he is talking about things that have ha...

Mike Unt Hertz 2023/10/14

Great but annoying

I am a Medic/ FF, 5 years exp. (Working 48’s and 72’s consistently since I first started) I teach a Medic and EMT classes at the college. Well rounded...

Colterross12 2023/09/30

So sick

I’m an experienced EMS provider and now a nursing student. Every single episode drop always contributes in some way directly to my studies as well as ...

jdjsosoenrbr 2023/10/07

So close yet so far from a 5

These guys are great 9/10 if you listen to the episode you will learn something that makes you a better clinician other times they each forget to brin...

H3nry0709 2023/08/24

Great

You 2 are great. As a Paramedi, Paramedic instructor, EMS-I, and working towards FP-C, listening to you 2 remind me there are others in this service t...

jesi :)) 2023/07/20

mńm

ive said it before and ill say it again, this podcast is amazing ❤️. they deliver the calls in such an easy to digest way, i absorb so much informatio...

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