Emergency Room Archives

Sushi Fanatic Pulls 5-Foot-Long Tapeworm Out of His Body

The attending physician confirmed that a patient walked into the emergency room with the giant...

Organ Donors Not Saved

Doctors let die those patients who've indicated they'll donate their organs?

Nude Startled by Nosey Pet

Man is startled when family pet sticks its cold nose into his genitals.

Live Strong Bracelet DNR Confusion

Have Lance Armstrong 'Live Strong' bracelets been confused with 'Do Not Resuscitate' bands?

Keep Off the Grass

Punk rocker's 'Keep off the grass' tattoo is disrespected by a surgeon.

Potato Pessary

Woman goes to emergency room when potato used as pessary sprouts in her vagina?

The Runaway Gurney

Did an elderly patient meet his demise when the stretcher he was on took off...

Humorous Medical Exams

Humorous accounts of examinations performed on patients.

The Human Couch

Obese woman is discovered to have various items concealed the folds of her flesh?

Does the Red Cross Charge Disaster Victims They Assist?

False rumors that the American Red Cross collects fees from those whom they assist have...

Is the CPR Mannequin Modeled After the Inventor’s Deceased Daughter?

Many CPR students have been taught to check if a patient is unconscious by gently...

Is This a Real Case Study of Scrotum Self-Repair?

A machine shop worker tore his scrotum in a piece of machinery and then stapled...