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163: Avoiding the ER—Dr. Madsen's Essential Prevention Tips

Emergency rooms see it all, but some visits could be avoided. Dr. Troy Madsen brings his experience as an ER doctor to highlight the 5 most common yet preventable emergencies. Learn some strategies…

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ER or Not: I’m Feeling Really Dizzy

When the room starts to spin, and you feel disoriented and unsteady, it's natural to wonder if a trip to the ER is necessary. In this episode of ER or Not, emergency room physician Jeffrey…

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If Your Child Swallows a Button Battery, It’s an Emergency

There are around 6,000 pediatric ER visits for button battery ingestion every year in the United States. If you even suspect your child may have swallowed a button battery, take them to the emergency…

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How to Not Get Hurt on E-Scooters

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…

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Broken Blood Vessel in the Eye

A broken blood vessel in the eye can look quite painful and obvious. But is it serious enough for emergency medical attention? On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen…

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Recognizing Signs of Spleen Injuries and When to go to the ER

If you or your young athlete experiences abdominal pain in the upper left side after a collision, seeking immediate medical attention can be crucial. Emergency room physician Troy Madsen, MD, talks…

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ER or Not: Leg Swollen After a Long Car Drive

After sitting for a long time you notice one leg is swollen and your calf is painful. Should you go to the ER? Emergency room physician Jeffrey Druck, MD, says the risk of a blood clot in your leg…

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When Does My Child Need to Go to the ER for a Nose Injury?

Does your child’s nose seem to be a trauma magnet, constantly getting bumped, bruised, and bloodied? It’s pretty typical for kids to hurt their nose as they play and explore. Cindy…

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How to Treat a Dog Bite

For 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.…

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Why a High Temperature Shouldn’t Send You to the ER

It 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…

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Horses Can be More Dangerous than Motorcycles

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…

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Could I Have Rabies? What to Look For and Steps to Take After an Animal Bite

Rabies 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…

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ER or Not: Bit By a Non-Poisonous Snake

You 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…

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Do I Need to Go to the ER to Remove a Tick?

Coming home from an outdoor adventure and seeing a tick can be a scary thing. What's the best way to remove a tick, and when do you need to visit a doctor? Dr. Troy Madsen shares when it's…

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A Night in the Life of an Emergency Room Physician

The night shift in the emergency department is anything but boring. From burns to cuts, and fever to heart attacks, ER physicians see it all. The most difficult part of their job might be…

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Level 1 Trauma Experts: Your Life-saving Team

Level 1 trauma centers treat the most critical injuries that can happen: severe car accidents, falls from high places and other accidents with extreme injuries. These cases require immediate, expert…

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