The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
Episodes
SGEM Memes #506
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#506: Aww I’m Itchy…and I need a Second Generation Antihistamine
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Wong KH, et al. Improving Use of Oral Antihistamines in a Children’s Hospital. Pediatrics. Feb 2026; Date: March 15, 2026 Guest Skeptic: ...
SGEM#505: Close Enough for (ARF) Acute Respiratory Failure (HFNO vs NIV)
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: March 11, 2026 Reference: RENOVATE Investigators and the BRICNet Authors; High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients With Acu...
SGEM Xtra: It’s My Life – DPhil in Oxford
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: March 5, 2026 Today, we’re not in the studio. We’re not in Canada. We’re not even in North America. We are in Oxford. And not just Oxford,...
SGEM Xtra: You say you want a revolution – well you know – Against the Grain: Defiant Giants Who Changed the World
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: February 26, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Terry O’Reilly is the host of the long-running and popular podcast Under the Influence. He is also an acclaim...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #504
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #504
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#504: Home Where I Wanted to Go After Anaphylaxis
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: . Timing of repeat epinephrine to inform paediatric anaphylaxis observation periods: a retrospective cohort study. Lancet Child & Adole...
SGEM Memes #503
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #503
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Poll #503
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#503: Waiting is the Hardest Part – Factors Associated with ED LOS
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: February 13, 2026 Reference: Lang et al. Factors associated with emergency department length of stay in Alberta: a study of patient-, visit-, an...
SGEM Memes #502
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#502: Playing with the Queen of Hearts – AI, Is It Very Smart (for ECG Interpretation)?
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: January 3, 2026 Reference: Shroyer et al. Accuracy of cath lab activation decisions for STEMI-equivalent and mimic ECGs: Physicians vs. AI (Qu...
SGEM Xtra: Machines – Or Back to Human
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: January 6, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Darren McKee is an author and speaker. He has served as a senior policy advisor and policy analyst for over 17...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #501
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #501
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#501: Here it Goes Again – Another Clinical Decision Rule for Febrile Infants 61-90 Days
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Aronson PL, et al. Prediction Rule to Identify Febrile Infants 61–90 Days at Low Risk for Invasive Bacterial Infections. Pediatrics. Sept...
SGEM Poll #500
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #500
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #500
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#500: Don’t You Want Me – Etomidate or Ketamine for Induction of Critically Ill Patients
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: January 17, 2026 Reference: Casey et al. RSI Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group. Ketamine or Etomidate for Tracheal ...
SGEM Xtra: Hit Me with Your Best Block – 2025 AHS ED Migraine Guidelines
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: January 5, 2026 Reference: Robblee et al. 2025 guideline update to acute treatment of migraine for adults in the emergency department: The Ameri...
SGEM Memes #499
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #499
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #499
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#499: Under Pressure – To Start Antihypertensives in Hypertensive ED Patients at Discharge
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Date: December 23, 2025 Reference: Todd et al. Antihypertensive prescription is associated with improved 30-day outcomes for discharged hypertensive e...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #498
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #497
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #498
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#498: Andromeda – Cap Refill Time for Personalized Sepsis Treatment
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: November 27, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Justin Morgenstern is an emergency physician and the creator of the #FOAMed project called www.First10EM...
SGEM Memes #497
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#497: We Could be Heroes – Just with a Little Help from Batman
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: Dec 17, 2025 Reference: Pagnini F, et al. Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect. npj Mental Health Research. November 2025...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #496
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM #496 Memes
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #495
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM #495 Memes
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#496: Hangin’ Tough after a Nerve Block for Pediatric Femur Fractures
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Binder ZW et al. “Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block for Pediatric Femur Fractures in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Multi-Center Stu...
SGEM Twitter Poll #494
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #494
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#495: Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies – Reporting of Noninferiority Margins on ClinicalTrials.gov.
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: December 4, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Jestin Carlson – Long-time listener, second-time guest. Reference: Reinaud et al. Reporting of Noninfe...
SGEM Memes #494
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#494: Another day for you and me in pain – Chronic Abdominal Pain and ED visits
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: November 26, 2025 Reference: Ray et al. Emergency Department Visit Frequency Among Adults with Chronic Abdominal Pain: Findings From the 2023 US...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #493
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #493
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #493
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#493: You Can’t Hold Me Down with Spinal Motion Restrictions
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: November 8, 2025 Reference: Millin M, et al., Prehospital Trauma Compendium: Prehospital Management of Spinal Cord Injuries – A NAEMSP Compreh...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #492
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #492
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Xtra Meme Health Communication
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#492: Give Blood – To Anemic Patients with Acute Brain Injuries
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: November 12, 2025 Reference: Taccone et al. Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Acute Brain Injury The TRAIN Randomized...
SGEM Xtra: Talkin’ Bout a Revolution…Training Health Communicators
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: October 17, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kristen Panthagani is an emergency medicine resident and Yale Emergency Scholar at Yale New Haven Hospital. ...
SGEM#491: Prevalence of violence against health care workers among agitated patients in an urban emergency department
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: October 30, 2025 Reference: Boes et al. Prevalence of violence against health care workers among agitated patients in an urban emergency departm...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #490
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM #490 Memes
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#490: These (Removable) Boots are Made for Walking
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Boutin A, et al. Removable Boot vs Casting of Toddler’s Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. Published April 2025. Dat...
SGEM #488 Memes
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #488
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #488
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#489: Smooth Muscle Relaxator – But does Magnesium Work for Renal Colic?
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: October 10, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Sergey Motov is an Emergency Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center ...
SGEM#488: It’s Just a Minor Stroke – Should We Still Lyse?
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: October 3, 2025 Reference: Doheim et al. Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on IV Thrombolysis in Patients With Minor Acute Ischemic ...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #487
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #487
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#487: Tell Me How I’m Supposed to Breathe with No Air? Nasal High Flow or Standard Care for Pediatric Intubation
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: George S, et al. Effectiveness of nasal high-flow oxygen during apnoea on hypoxaemia and intubation success in paediatric emergency and I...
SGEM Memes #486
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #486
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #486
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#486: Call Me, on the Line – Telemental Health for Suicide Prevention
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: September 18, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Neil Dasgupta is an Emergency Medicine (EM) physician and emergency department (ED) intensivist from Lon...
SGEM#485: I Want a New Drug – One Not Associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: Sept 16, 2025 Reference: Prada et al. Evaluation of the evidence on acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders using the Navigation Guid...
SGEM Xtra: Incrementum 2026
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: August 12, 2025. This is an SGEM Xtra, and today, we’re putting on our conference lanyards and boarding passes to talk about one of the most e...
SGEM Xtra Memes FDA
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Xtra: Tell Me Lies, Sweet Little Lies – FDA Approved & Ineffective
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: August 12, 2025 Article: FDA Approved and Ineffective by Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee. June 5, 2025. The Lever. Guest Skeptic: Jeanne Len...
SGEM Memes #484
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #484
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #484
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#484: The Warrior – Pharmacological Interventions for the Acute Treatment of Hyperkalemia
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Jessen et al. Pharmacological interventions for the acute treatment of hyperkalaemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Resuscitation...
SGEM Xtra Poll: League of Their Own
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Xtra Memes: A League of Their Own
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pic #483
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #483
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Xtra: Now and Forever – A League of Their Own (Women in EM)
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: August 11, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Gillian Schmitz is a board-certified Emergency Physician practicing at The Naval Medical Center in San Diego...
SGEM Memes #483
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Paper in a Pick #482
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#483: Electricity – TENS Units for Treating Back Pain
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Otterness et al. The Use of TENS for the Treatment of Back Pain in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial. AEM Aug 2025 Da...
SGEM Twitter Poll #482
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #482
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#482: Seize the Day with Ketamine and Midazolam for Pediatric Status Epilepticus
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Othman AA, et al. Combined ketamine and midazolam vs. midazolam alone for initial treatment of pediatric generalized convulsive status ep...
SGEM Memes Xtra Illusion
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Xtra: Illusion – What you Don’t Know and Why it Matters
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: July 10, 2025 Guest Skeptics: Professor Timothy Caulfield is a Canadian professor of law at the University of Alberta, the Research Director o...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #481
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #481
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Memes #481
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#481: Shot Through the Chart And You’re to Blame – But Can We Intervene?
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Kemal et al. Emergency department utilization by youth before and after firearm injury. AEM July 2025 Date: July 28, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #480
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Twitter Poll #480
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#480 Memes
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM#480: In the End It Doesn’t Even Matter: Oral Olanzapine or Diazepam for Pediatric Agitation
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reference: Bourke EM, et al. PEAChY-O: Pharmacological Emergency Management of Agitation in Children and Young People: A Randomized Controlled Trial o...
SGEM Xtra Memes Buffy
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SGEM Xtra: Career Advice from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date: July 9, 2025 Guest Skeptics: Dr. Cindy Bitter is an Associate Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine at Saint Louis University. She has...
SGEM Paper in a Pic #479
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas