Darragh O’Carroll, MD
As an ER Doctor, I Need You to Know These Things About Coronavirus
We are willing to risk our own lives and safety, and those of our families, for the sake of yours.
A Tourniquet Could Save Your Life in an Earthquake
After one hour, a severely crushed limb becomes so toxic that it can kill in the same manner as lethal injection—unless you cut off circulation.
Conor McGregor Wasn't Fatigued; He Was at Risk of Brain Damage
Dizziness and loss of balance is one of the hallmarks of mild traumatic brain injury.
Exactly What Happens When Your Body Is Exposed to Radiation
During nuclear fallout, doses reach the equivalent of 3 million chest x-rays.
When Cannabis Makes You Projectile Vomit
This phenomenon appears to be on the rise—and research suggests an improbable treatment involving hot sauce helps.
This Is What It's Like to Die of Nerve Gas Poisoning
People in Syria are experiencing this right now.
This Is What It's Like to Die of Nerve Gas Poisoning
People in Syria are experiencing this right now.
Why Ketamine Is the Best Drug on Earth
An emergency-room doctor explains why he routinely sticks his patients in the K-hole.