<description>&lt;p&gt;EMS 20/20 Simulcast - Split the Party&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This one’s different—and honestly, one of the most fun (and chaotic) things we’ve ever done.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The RideAlong crew teamed up with EMS 20/20 for a special simulcast episode where EMS meets Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons. Guided by Chris and Spencer, we were dropped into a high-stakes, dice-driven scenario that quickly spiraled into full-blown EMS chaos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What started as a straightforward cardiac arrest turned into a two-patient nightmare, tough decision-making, and the kind of curveballs you only get in real EMS—or a tabletop scenario run by EMS 20/20.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a mix of education, improvisation, and a lot of laughs… but underneath it all is a real look at teamwork, scene management, and thinking under pressure when everything goes sideways.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Huge thanks to EMS 20/20 for having us on—go give them a follow and check out their show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode Breakdown&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 – RideAlong intro + setup for the collab&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00:32 – Episode concept: EMS scenario meets D&amp;amp;D-style gameplay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:08:04 – EMS 20/20 intro + scenario rules explained&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:14:14 – Dispatch: 70 y/o male, AMS, difficulty breathing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:17:40 – Update: CPR instructions in progress&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:22:02 – Arrival on scene + access problem (locked house)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:30:50 – Patient contact: CPR in progress, chaotic scene&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:37:24 – Additional responders arrive (team expands)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:44:04 – Second patient identified (spouse deteriorating)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:56:00 – Cardiac arrest management continues (ALS pending)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:07:24 – ALS arrives, dual-patient management begins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:18:21 – STEMI identified → flight activated&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:35:44 – Air medical arrival + patient transfer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:42:07 – Cardiac arrest declines to asystole&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:46:09 – Decision point: termination of resuscitation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:52:11 – Scenario breakdown + lessons learned&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:11:48 – Key takeaway: BLS can (and should) activate flight when needed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--------------------------------------&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com"&gt;https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

RideAlong: EMT School

Mike Fiore | Max Lizana | Jonathon Aldridge

EMS 20/20 Simulcast - Split the Party

APR 27, 2026138 MIN
RideAlong: EMT School

EMS 20/20 Simulcast - Split the Party

APR 27, 2026138 MIN

Description

<p>EMS 20/20 Simulcast - Split the Party</p><p>This one’s different—and honestly, one of the most fun (and chaotic) things we’ve ever done.</p><p>The RideAlong crew teamed up with EMS 20/20 for a special simulcast episode where EMS meets Dungeons &amp; Dragons. Guided by Chris and Spencer, we were dropped into a high-stakes, dice-driven scenario that quickly spiraled into full-blown EMS chaos.</p><p>What started as a straightforward cardiac arrest turned into a two-patient nightmare, tough decision-making, and the kind of curveballs you only get in real EMS—or a tabletop scenario run by EMS 20/20.</p><p>This episode is a mix of education, improvisation, and a lot of laughs… but underneath it all is a real look at teamwork, scene management, and thinking under pressure when everything goes sideways.</p><p>Huge thanks to EMS 20/20 for having us on—go give them a follow and check out their show.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>00:00 – RideAlong intro + setup for the collab</p><p>00:00:32 – Episode concept: EMS scenario meets D&amp;D-style gameplay</p><p>00:08:04 – EMS 20/20 intro + scenario rules explained</p><p>00:14:14 – Dispatch: 70 y/o male, AMS, difficulty breathing</p><p>00:17:40 – Update: CPR instructions in progress</p><p>00:22:02 – Arrival on scene + access problem (locked house)</p><p>00:30:50 – Patient contact: CPR in progress, chaotic scene</p><p>00:37:24 – Additional responders arrive (team expands)</p><p>00:44:04 – Second patient identified (spouse deteriorating)</p><p>00:56:00 – Cardiac arrest management continues (ALS pending)</p><p>01:07:24 – ALS arrives, dual-patient management begins</p><p>01:18:21 – STEMI identified → flight activated</p><p>01:35:44 – Air medical arrival + patient transfer</p><p>01:42:07 – Cardiac arrest declines to asystole</p><p>01:46:09 – Decision point: termination of resuscitation</p><p>01:52:11 – Scenario breakdown + lessons learned</p><p>02:11:48 – Key takeaway: BLS can (and should) activate flight when needed</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com">https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com</a></p>