Untold Stories of the ER (2004)
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Doctors recount the most memorable cases they’ve ever encountered. Unusual, touching, humorous or life-changing – no story is too big or too small when it comes to the ER.
Doctors recount the most memorable cases they’ve ever encountered. Unusual, touching, humorous or life-changing – no story is too big or too small when it comes to the ER.
Dec 4, 2015
Man’s sudden doubling in size – An ER physician must investigate why a patient’s face and body abruptly double in size Woman burning from the inside out – A young woman arrives at the ER after a day at the beach, suffering from an internal fever or burning sensation that doctors must diagnose Old man’s emotional secret – A grumpy elderly patient nearly dies before finally revealing a deeply personal, emotional secret that may be linked to his condition
Dec 11, 2015
Pianist’s Missing Finger – A pianist accidentally has a finger sawed off. His wife and dog arrive at the ER with him Pacemaker Paradox – A man’s pacemaker is killing him yet keeping him alive, creating a life‑threatening conflict Bachelorette Party Emergency – After a bachelor party, a nurse’s fiancé behaves bizarrely and requires urgent medical care
Dec 18, 2015
Pregnant woman shot in the abdomen – A patient is critically injured in a gunshot wound to the belly. She refuses certain diagnostic tests and treatments, putting both her life and her baby’s in jeopardy. Doctor victim of car burglary – An ER physician becomes the victim of a burglary in her car. She suspects one of her patients may be involved Storm delays life‑saving surgery – Severe weather prevents an ER team from performing a critical operation on a patient in time, forcing them to make difficult decisions about treatment options and patient outcomes
Dec 25, 2015
Engagement ring injury – A woman tries on an engagement ring that is too large, causing it to get caught and risking the loss of her finger. Bodybuilder’s breathing crisis – A bodybuilder arrives unable to breathe Gunshot victim – A patient arrives with a gunshot wound
Jan 22, 2016
Halloween zombie with a problem below the belt – A patient dressed as a zombie for Halloween arrives at the ER with an unusual injury or condition, confusing the medical staff. Two unconscious men in an accident – After a crash, doctors and police work to determine which of the two men was the carjacker, adding a forensic and investigative element to the case. Doctor’s mistake that explains a patient’s condition – A misstep or misdiagnosis by a doctor turns out to be the key to understanding a patient’s illness.
Jan 22, 2016
Cosmetic surgery complication – A woman undergoes a facelift procedure, but the operation goes terribly wrong, leading to serious complications Chaplain’s mysterious change – A hospital chaplain suddenly exhibits an unexpected personality shift, baffling the ER staff and raising questions about his mental state Emergency obstetric crisis – A pregnant woman presents with severe, life‑threatening symptoms that require urgent medical intervention
Jan 22, 2016
A man's head is impaled by a trophy deer's antlers, a nurse's ex brings his new girlfriend to the ER and more. A college student whose head is impaled by a trophy deer’s antlers after a hunting accident, leaving him in critical condition A semi-conscious car crash victim is brought in, and the ER team works to stabilize her while trying to determine if she may still have a baby at the scene A nurse’s ex-boyfriend brings his new girlfriend to the ER
Jan 29, 2016
Sword‑Impaled Man in a Role‑Playing Battle – The episode opens with a man who has been injured in a medieval role‑playing event. A sword has been impaled through his head Patient Afraid of Germs – Another case involves a critically ill patient who refuses medical treatment because of an intense fear of germs Two Patients with the Same Life‑Threatening Symptoms – The episode also covers a pair of patients presenting with identical, severe symptoms, forcing the ER staff to work together to diagnose and treat both
Jan 29, 2016
Gunshot Victims Case – A doctor treats three patients who claim to be innocent bystanders after a shooting. The police are determined to find out who actually fired the shot First Day on the Job – Emergency Brain Surgery – On his very first day as a doctor, a new physician must perform an emergency brain surgery in the ER. Diabetic Coma in a Bride-to-Be – A young woman, recently engaged, suddenly slips into a diabetic coma.
Feb 5, 2016
Woman stops eating because she believes she is dead — The patient’s belief in her own death leads to a complete cessation of eating, creating a medical and psychological dilemma for the ER team. Runner goes blind in one eye during a marathon — A competitive runner suffers a sudden vision loss in one eye while running, prompting emergency evaluation and possible cause investigation. Doctors are baffled by an ER tech's stroke-like symptoms, until someone he loves also becomes ill
Feb 27, 2016
A time‑critical medical intervention (e.g., a patient in cardiac arrest needing immediate surgery). A competitive or race‑related accident (e.g., a sports injury, a racing incident, or a time‑pressure scenario in the ER). A patient whose condition worsens rapidly, forcing the ER team to act quickly to save their life.
Deliveries in unusual locations: One doctor delivers a baby in an elevator, another in a car High-stakes C-section: A mother is near death after a C-section, and doctors must make urgent treatment decisions to save her life Unplanned births: Partners and parents are caught off guard, adding emotional and logistical challenges for the medical team.
A rare and dramatic emergency: a woman gives birth in the passenger seat of her car while her husband is unconscious
The ER team recounts a harrowing event where a patient was trapped in an elevator with someone who turned out to be a dangerous intruder.
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Couch Creature A woman begins to believe her neighbors are trying to kill her. The ER staff must investigate her claims and determine if there’s any truth to her fears Hunter’s Heart A man is brought in near death after an arrow pierces his chest. Doctors race to stabilize him and figure out the circumstances leading to the injury Secret Vacation Two women arrive at the ER with swollen abdomens but refuse to explain the cause of their pain. The ER team works to diagnose and treat them
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