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
Do I Have Hypothermia, or Am I Just Really Cold?
Dec 17, 2013Hypothermia is when your body temperature gets too low. But you might be surprised to find out it doesn’t really need to be all that cold to get hypothermia. Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the conditions required for hypothermia to happen, discuses the signs and symptoms, when it becomes life ... Read More
New Years Resolution: No ER Visits
Dec 30, 2013Get back into shape, eat healthier, be happier, quit smoking – a few of the better-health resolutions for the new year. And while those are all good resolutions, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen shares with you the New Years resolutions he thinks are important if you want to stay out of ... Read More
12 Dangers of Christmas
Dec 20, 2013Each year, more than 10,000 people in the United States go to the ER for injuries related to the holidays. Without singing them out, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen goes through his list of the 12 Dangers of Christmas. From decorative tree ornaments to mistletoe, Dr. Madsen talks about ... Read More
ER or Not: Severe Stomach Pain
Jul 29, 2014You wake up in the morning with stomach pain so severe that you can’t stand up straight. Emergency Department physician Dr. Scott Youngquist tells you if that’s a reason to go to the ER. ... Read More
ER or Not: Breaking a Bone in the Backcountry
Jul 23, 2014Serious injury in a remote location can present a real problem. What should you do if you break a leg on a hiking trail? Emergency Room physician Dr. Scott Youngquist talks about getting help. He gives some handy advice about first aid and emergency protocol. ... Read More
How Best to Help Drowning Victims
Jul 16, 2014What would you do if you spotted someone at the bottom of a pool and a lifeguard wasn’t on duty? Learn the emergency procedures from ER doctor Scott Youngquist. He describes the dos and don’ts of getting someone to breathe again. ... Read More
Unsafe Drinking can Chill Summer Fun
Jul 9, 2014When the weather warms up, many people like to crack open a cold one. But it only takes so many alcoholic drinks to impair judgment. Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the role alcohol plays in ER visits during the summer. He also gives some tips on how to have fun this summer while keeping it safe. ... Read More