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
Signs and Symptoms of a Poisonous Spider Bite
Jun 2, 2017In the United States, there are two breeds of poisonous spiders to be worried about: the black widow and the brown recluse. We’ve all heard horror stories about these creepy creatures, but what really happens if you get bit by one? And what can doctors do about it? Emergency physician Read More
ER for Skin Infections?
May 26, 2017Maybe it’s some redness on your skin. Maybe a small cut has become inflamed. Maybe an ingrown hair has become a little more worrisome. Is your skin infection something to worry about and when should you seek immediate care? Emergency physician Read More
Don’t Let a Helmet Make You Think You’re Invincible
May 19, 2017Helmets are a vital piece of safety equipment for many activities and may save your life. But we may be depending on helmets a little too much. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen shares some of his first-hand ... Read More
What Is Sepsis?
May 12, 2017Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening complication when an infection spreads to the bloodstream. It’s not too common for most people, but at-risk patients might not even realize the infection has spread. Emergency physician Read More
Emergency Rooms Are Revaluating the Use of Opioids
May 5, 2017Abuse of opioid painkillers is a nationwide epidemic. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says while ERs do use opioids, practices for prescribing and monitoring their use by patients have gotten stricter. Dr. ... Read More
ER or Not: Infected Ear Piercing
Apr 28, 2017Your recent ear piercing is red and swollen and you suspect it might be infected — should you go to the emergency room? On this ER or Not, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses the potential serious ... Read More
Common Bike Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Apr 21, 2017Spring is here, and for many that means getting back on the bicycle and enjoying the outdoors. For emergency room doctors, it means seeing more patients injuring themselves on those bicycles. Emergency room physician Dr. ... Read More