Best Christopher M Pfingsten Podcasts (2024)

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Special Edition: Ruptured Confidence 55:39

3d ago55:39

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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How I (didn't?) Kill Your Mother 1:55:55

10d ago1:55:55

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...By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Lung Blooder 58:22

17d ago58:22

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!!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Chest Burster 1:32:34

24d ago1:32:34

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Will Chris Choke? 42:03

1M ago42:03

42:03

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

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Running Up That SpO2 (Hopelessly) 1:41:17

1M ago1:41:17

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Spencer Gets Breathing Room 28:38

2M ago28:38

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Speeding Towards Sedation 1:39:26

2M ago1:39:26

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Chris is on Shaky Ground 29:23

2M ago29:23

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?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Wonka's Weedy Wallop! 1:38:12

2M ago1:38:12

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Pass or Flail? 38:15

2M ago38:15

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 get a copy of the 100 Patient Sce…

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UnTrue Lies 1:50:53

3M ago1:50:53

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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We Did Not Plan For This 1:51:15

3M ago1:51:15

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...By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Under the Bridge 1:41:55

4M ago1:41:55

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Hurt 1:42:51

4M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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All The Small Pills 1:52:03

5M ago1:52:03

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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LEGO my V-Tach! 1:38:11

5M ago1:38:11

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?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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T is for Terrible Manners 1:43:29

5M ago1:43:29

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Please Don't Take Me There 2:18:20

6M ago2:18:20

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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It's Just My Arm... Promise. 1:32:13

6M ago1:32:13

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Quick! To The Bat Scanner! 1:44:05

7M ago1:44:05

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Put The Bunny Back 1:37:27

7M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Does this weeks crew get conned into using air for their cardiac patient? Spencer and Chris talk nitro, 90's movies, and Nicholas Cage in this weeks clip filled episode!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Systemic Failure 2:12:12

8M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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It's All About the Delivery 1:36:34

8M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Vaguely Non-Emergent? 1:49:11

9M ago1:49:11

1:49:11

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Pulling a Code Out of a H.A.T. 1:52:05

9M ago1:52:05

1:52:05

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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That's Kenough Ketamine! 1:36:27

10M ago1:36:27

1:36:27

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Salmon Stabs Spaghetti 1:43:06

10M ago1:43:06

1:43:06

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?!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Choosy Medics Choose STEMI 1:48:58

11M ago1:48:58

1:48:58

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

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A Very Sticky Case 1:40:25

11M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

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!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Railroading Rod 2:55:53

12M ago2:55:53

2:55:53

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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You're Tearing Up My Heart 2:16:30

12M ago2:16:30

2:16:30

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Avoiding SeDEADtion 1:31:10

1y ago1:31:10

1:31:10

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.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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12.875 Kilometer 1:42:36

1y ago1:42:36

1:42:36

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?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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MI Bleed? 1:43:30

1y ago1:43:30

1:43:30

Chris and Spencer see if they can solve why a man with the most rancid of toots can't stay upright. And also... Chris totally screws up!Also be sure to check out this week's sponsor, In Case at getincase.com/EMS2020!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Who has the Baby!? 2:02:13

1y ago2:02:13

2:02:13

Spencer throws Chris for a loop by making him critique... himself(ves)? In today's VERY strange episode, two BLS responders care for a sick baby, make a last minute switch on who is doing what, while the patient's mother seems to lose faith. Check out this week's sponsor, In Case at getincase.com/EMS2020 !…

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You Can't Make Me! 1:35:06

1y ago1:35:06

1:35:06

Sometimes patients don't just say no, but sometimes they say f&^$ no! What happens when two responders are confronted by a verbally hostile patient? Does fighting fire with fire work? Spoiler: no, it does not.Check out this episode's sponsor at getincase.com/EMS2020, and use PROMO CODE EMS2020 for $5 off!…

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Methany and the Frog 1:44:20

1y ago1:44:20

1:44:20

In this week's episode, Spencer tells Chris a tale about meth, altered levels of consciousness, and maybe even child protective services. Also, frogs.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Hive-way to the Danger Zone 1:31:11

1+ y ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Can the guys see where (or if) a handful of secret agents went wrong? Did they go wrong? Try to keep up with the twists and turns of this weeks episodes as everything from airway management to scene management is discussed.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Making a List... For Low SaO2 1:55:58

1+ y ago1:55:58

1:55:58

In a Lucky Charms fueled rage, Chris shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a Paramedic before the guys try and figure why a patient is so short of breath. Is it bronchoconstriction? Pulmonary Edema? Heart problems? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Snapping Necks and Calling Helis 1:34:30

1+ y ago1:34:30

1:34:30

So we might not be COPS, but this episode is still bound to make you sweat as an accident in treacherous terrain interrupts the Catalina Wine Mixer. From hiking to helicopters, Chris puts Spence through the paces in this week's episode!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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The Legend of Vent Machina 2:04:01

1+ y ago2:04:01

2:04:01

Spencer and Chris roll the dice on today's episode as we follow brave adventurers into the unknown as they set out with a vented patient to a nearby kingdom. What could possibly go wrong? Lots. Lots can go wrong.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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LetterSTEMI Problems 1:34:09

1+ y ago1:34:09

1:34:09

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Breaking Blood Vessels 1:36:37

1+ y ago1:36:37

1:36:37

In this BLS focused episode, what you get is quintessential EMS 20/20. Multiple treatment options, CVA symptoms with hypotension, complicated crew dynamics, agency culture issues, and Chris ranting about kits.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Seizure Victim Unit 1:31:17

1+ y ago1:31:17

1:31:17

Is this episode's patient faking a seizure? Does it even matter? Or at least, does it matter more than the anger of a salty medic who terrorizes their trainee? Does THAT matter more than the ensuing medication error?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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A-Hip-A 1:41:42

1+ y ago1:41:42

1:41:42

After Chris defends his position on TXA, Spencer UTTERLY STUMPS him in this week's episode where a patient is KILLED by HIP PAIN! Spoiler: Patient not actually killed by hip pain.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Bad to the (T)Bone 1:30:59

1+ y ago1:30:59

1:30:59

Spencer gives Chris some supervisor flashbacks as the guys analyze a call that may send the patient... and maybe even the crew... to their final destination. Listen and find out who lives, who dies, and who escapes death for at least two sequels.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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You Give Love... A Bad Name 1:50:18

1+ y ago1:50:18

1:50:18

Spencer let's his playlist decide the title, but can the crew in today's episode decide where all the blood is coming from? Listen and find out! Listen at GuardianCME.com to get free CE!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Concert Concern 1:35:19

1+ y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Today we fly our F-18's while launching our AAM's at some MDMA during and EDM concert! Or maybe it's SSRI's, or SS, or MAO-I's, or TCA's... or maybe we just need to RTB...By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Pandammonia 1:53:22

1+ y ago1:53:22

1:53:22

Can Chris navigate his way and find the right direction as Spencer pitches an ALOC curveball? How does the crew do? And why is the receiving doctor so so mean?!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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