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The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

Dr. Ken Milne
Emergency Medicine
Ketamine
Pain Management
Acute Aortic Syndrome
Acute Pain
Incrementum 2025
Large Vessel Occlusion Strokes
Clinical Decision Tools
Intravenous Ketamine
Nebulized Ketamine
Acute Aortic Dissection
Point Of Care Ultrasound
Sepsis
Patient Behavior
Workplace Violence
Andexanet Alpha
Spain
Public Healthcare
Mental Health
D-Dimer Testing

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Date: January 17, 2026 Reference: Casey et al. RSI Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group. Ketamine or Etomidate for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults. NEJM. 2025 Dec Guest Skeptic: Dr. Scott Weingart is an ED Intensi... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Mike Pallaci
Professor of emergency medicine at Northeastern Ohio Medical University and clinical professor of emergency medicine at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Northeastern Ohio Medical University
Episode: SGEM#499: Under Pressure – To Start Antihypertensives in Hypertensive ED Patients at Discharge
Zachary Binder
Pediatric Emergency Medicine attending physician and Director of Point of Care Ultrasound
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Episode: SGEM#496: Hangin’ Tough after a Nerve Block for Pediatric Femur Fractures
Dr. Jestin Carlson
Longtime listener and second time guest skeptic
Episode: SGEM#495: Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies – Reporting of Noninferiority Margins on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Dr. Michael Ray
Assistant research professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University, known pain researcher
George Washington University
Episode: SGEM#494: Another day for you and me in pain – Chronic Abdominal Pain and ED visits
Dr. Kirsty Challen
Consultant in emergency medicine, evidence-based medicine advocate
Episode: SGEM#494: Another day for you and me in pain – Chronic Abdominal Pain and ED visits
Clay Odell
Paramedic firefighter with the Newport Fire-EMS and a past chief of the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Newport Fire-EMS
Episode: SGEM#493: You Can’t Hold Me Down with Spinal Motion Restrictions
Michael Millin
Emergency and EMS physician, retired from full-time faculty at John Hopkins University, now runs a nonprofit wilderness EMS agency in Maryland.
National Association of EMS Physicians
Episode: SGEM#493: You Can’t Hold Me Down with Spinal Motion Restrictions
Alex Weiler
Staff physician at Peterborough Regional Health Centre and associate professor with Queen's University Department of Family Medicine
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Episode: SGEM#492: Give Blood – To Anemic Patients with Acute Brain Injuries
Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Emergency medicine resident and Yale Emergency Scholar, known for her work in science communication.
Yale New Haven Hospital
Episode: SGEM Xtra: Talkin’ Bout a Revolution…Training Health Communicators

Host

Ken Milne
Skeptical host and advocate for evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. Ken emphasizes the importance of critical appraisal of medical literature and patient-centered care.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Excited Delirium

    First time listener to the podcast. Like the in depth analysis. E D seems like a very convenient entity/excuse for police to use that in their report (BTW How can a human exhibit “superhuman” qualities?) If that is really a “thing,” if a person were to be exhibiting that behavior, and the police did not intervene (i.e) put a knee on the person’s neck, would the person still have died?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kiddynurse
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent topics

    Met Dr Milne personally at a conference this week- he is so so personable and intelligent. What a gem and wealth of knowledge!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pinkrunner87
    United States3 years ago
  • Hard to trust

    Muscle relaxants

    A physician that cannot pronounce drug names and thinks people are statistics. No individualized medicine? A study shows if a drug works for a population, not an individual

    You should check the new literature on ‘the placebo effect’ because it turns out not to be what you believe it is.

    P.S. Methocarbamol does a decent job combined with cannabis, especially since nsaids give me mouth ulcers.

    P.P.S. Osteopaths (competent ones) can release that spasm completely at least 7... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Asciguy
    United States4 years ago
  • Political

    I am here to learn about emergency medicine....not to be preached to about race relaions...ughhh.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gorsh
    Canada4 years ago
  • Top drawer

    SGEM is my new fave EM podcast - wish I’d found it earlier! Great work Ken - keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tombaul
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The host's engaging approach makes complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the rich discussions on evidence-based practices in emergency medicine.
Some feedback highlights concerns over a perceived bias in discussions, particularly regarding social issues in medicine.

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Talking Points

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SGEM#486: Call Me, on the Line – Telemental Health for Suicide Prevention
Q: What got you interested in telemental health?
Dr. Doupnik shares her personal experiences with families in distressing situations regarding mental health care, motivating her to understand tele-mental health's application and effectiveness.
SGEM Xtra: Incrementum 2026
Q: What was your experience and thoughts on the previous Incrementum conference?
The previous conference was described as electric and community-focused, making it a memorable experience with high-quality education and networking opportunities.
SGEM Xtra: Incrementum 2026
Q: What can people expect from Incrementum 2026?
People can expect a high-energy and engaging conference with innovative presentations that go beyond traditional PowerPoints, focusing on community and education in emergency medicine.
SGEM#485: I Want a New Drug – One Not Associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Q: What clinical question are we trying to answer in today's podcast?
We are trying to answer whether acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy is associated with ADHD, ASD, or other neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
SGEM Xtra: Illusion – What you Don’t Know and Why it Matters
Q: Can you expand or explain why intellectual humility is a necessity as an anecdote to misinformation?
Caulfield describes intellectual humility as crucial for recognizing uncertainty in evidence, which tends to lead to a better understanding of the evidence and reduces susceptibility to misinformation.

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The episodes featured explore a wide array of topics within emergency medicine, emphasizing evidence-based practices and critical evaluation of medical literature. Discussions frequently center around current guidelines, innovative treatment protocols, and the challenges faced by healthcare providers in emergency settings. Unique to these episodes is their commitment to fostering skepticism and promoting a culture of questioning established practices, making them invaluable to those in the medical field seeking to improve patient care through informed decision-making.

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2. Zachary Binder
3. Dr. Jestin Carlson
4. Dr. Michael Ray
5. Dr. Kirsty Challen
6. Clay Odell
7. Michael Millin
8. Alex Weiler

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