From the Front Lines
with Dr. Troy Madsen
How can you tell if it's heartburn or a heart attack? What do you do if someone you love has a stoke? Dr. Troy Madsen, Emergency Department physician, answers these questions and more. He'll give you perspective and information to help you decide if it's really an emergency and what to do in those situations. From falls to the flu, Dr. Madsen will keep you informed about the common reasons why people end up in the ER so you can avoid a trip there yourself.
Latest Shows
Lifestyle Decisions and Choices that Can Affect Your Health
Sep 20, 2016“Prevention is the best type of medicine,” says Dr. Troy Madsen. “Prevention is the best type of medicine,” says Dr. Troy Madsen. Working in the ER, Dr. Madsen has seen people on their worst days. So how has this ... Read More
<b><p>Announcer:</b> Is it bad enough to go to the emergency room? Or isn't it? You're listening to ER or Not on The Scope.</p><b><p>Interviewer:</b> All right. Today's ER or Not, back pain. Should you
Sep 12, 2016Should you go to the ER for back pain? In this episode of ER or Not, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen ... Read More
When Should I Seek Emergency Treatment for Diarrhea?
Sep 6, 2016Diarrhea is a not-so-pleasant condition we have all experienced at one point or another. But what should you do if it lasts longer than a day? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about how to treat the problem ... Read More
ER or Not: Gunshot Wounds
Aug 26, 2016The overwhelming number of people who are shot go to the ER. Contrary to what a lot of movies and TV shows portray, once a gunshot victim gets to the ER, the most important problem isn’t getting the bullet out as fast as possible. ER providers worry first and foremost about internal damage. ... Read More
Is it Pink Eye or Something Else?
Aug 19, 2016You may think you know what to look for in pink eye: red itchy eyes, goopy discharge, swelling. But are you sure? Dr. Troy Madsen explains how pink eye can be very difficult to diagnose and that even those telltale ... Read More
How to Treat a Dog Bite
Aug 11, 2016For dogs you know, a dog bite should be treated like a laceration and watched for signs of infection. But for deeper wounds and those from strange dogs, it might be time for a trip to the ER. Emergency physician Dr. Troy ... Read More
Why a High Temperature Shouldn’t Send You to the ER
Aug 4, 2016It may be hard to wrap your head around, but that high number on the thermometer is not a sure sign you should go to the ER. Believe it or not, there is no way a fever can ‘cook your brain’ and no specific number to be alarmed about. Emergency room physician Read More