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
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
Horses Can be More Dangerous than Motorcycles
Jul 29, 2016August 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 ... Read More
Treating Opioid Withdrawals with Imodium Can Be Dangerous
Jul 21, 2016Rather than seek professional help for opioid abuse some people addicted to those drugs turn to the Web for solutions for easing their withdrawals. One product being misused to treat opioid withdrawals is the diarrhea-relief medicine Imodium. Emergency physician Read More
Could I Have Rabies? What to Look For and Steps to Take After an Animal Bite
Jul 18, 2016Rabies is a very serious virus. Once a person is infected, there is not much a doctor can do to treat it. If a dog, cat, bat, or other mammal you might suspect has rabies has bitten you, get to the doctor. The first dose of the vaccine should be administered within the first 24 hours after exposure. ... Read More
ER or Not: Bit By a Non-Poisonous Snake
Jul 13, 2016You get bit by a non-venomous garter snake in your garden. It might be scary, but you know there isn’t venom in your veins. Should you go to the ER? Dr. Troy Madsen explains why a dog bite is actually more dangerous ... Read More
Weekends Are the Deadliest Days of the Week
Jul 6, 2016After a long workweek, most people look forward to the weekend; but weekends, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are the deadliest time of the week. Dr. Troy Madsen talks about why this is and ... Read More
How to Identify and Treat Post-Surgery Infections
Jun 2, 2016Surgical site infections are fairly common after an operation. Even with the sterile environment and clean tools, infections can happen. These infections can be treatable and are fairly low risk if they are dealt with quickly. Read More