At approximately 4:00 p.m. today an unattended bag was noticed in an area of University of Utah Hospital. Emergency teams were notified and the Salt Lake Police Department Hazardous Devices...
The presence of electric scooters are increasing in a lot of cities, and with them comes the increase in related injuries coming into ERs. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about who's actually getting injured by electric scooters, the types of injuries, and how you can prevent yourself from ending up in the ER.
August is the month with the highest reported horse-related injuries in Utah, according to emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen. Additionally, injuries from falling off a horse are one of the top-five causes for serious extended hospital stays. Dr. Madsen explains what makes horse-related injuries specifically dangerous and how you can protect yourself from experiencing one.
Believe it or not, April is the most common month for four- wheeler- and ATV- related injuries, with Easter weekend being the worst. Dr. Troy Madsen explain why he sees so many cases of four- wheeler accidents at the start of the season and the steps you can take in an emergency situation.
Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen breaks down the numbers on the five most common reasons people go to an ER. He talks about when to visit the emergency room versus when to visit urgent care or your primary care physician. He also advises to err on the side of caution when it comes to certain pains in the body.
You’re having chest pains and difficulty breathing, and no one is around to take you to the emergency room. You may not want to call 911 and tie up the emergency line. Do you drive yourself to the hospital or call for an ambulance?
Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses the “ABCs” of calling 911 and talks about the health conditions in which you should be calling for an ambulance.
