Darragh O’Carroll, MD
Coronavirus
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.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
3.3.20
first aid for the apocalypse
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.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
9.25.17
Floating
People With Anxiety Find Relief in Sensory Deprivation Tanks
Some have even gotten off their meds.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
8.30.17
Fighting Words
The New Lethal Injection Drug Is an Irresponsible Choice
I know because I've used it.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
8.29.17
Fighting Words
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.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
8.28.17
How Not to Die
Exactly What Happens When Your Body Is Exposed to Radiation
During nuclear fallout, doses reach the equivalent of 3 million chest x-rays.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
8.9.17
Doctor's Note
When Cannabis Makes You Projectile Vomit
This phenomenon appears to be on the rise—and research suggests an improbable treatment involving hot sauce helps.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
4.18.17
Tonic
This Is What It's Like to Die of Nerve Gas Poisoning
People in Syria are experiencing this right now.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
4.6.17
lowest of the low
This Is What It's Like to Die of Nerve Gas Poisoning
People in Syria are experiencing this right now.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
4.5.17
Doctor's Note
ER Doctors Are Bringing Patients Back From the Dead
Using a machine from the 1950s.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
3.30.17
Doctor's Note
Why Ketamine Is the Best Drug on Earth
An emergency-room doctor explains why he routinely sticks his patients in the K-hole.
Darragh O’Carroll, MD
3.1.17
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