Ep 11. Twist & Shout
- TV-14
- January 16, 2015
- 48 min
As a result of a great emergency always arises a great story. In Untold Stories of the E.R. season 10 episode 11, Twist & Shout, viewers are taken on a gripping journey to witness some of the most bizarre cases experienced by medical professionals in hospitals throughout the United States.
The episode kicks off with an incident at a nightclub where a young lady was hit on the head by a male dancer. She feels dizzy with a headache that won't go away and checks into the emergency room (ER). After complaining of light sensitivity, the physicians treat her by administering multiple tests to detect bleeding in her brain, but the results come back negative, leading them to conduct further tests to ensure they get to the root of the problem.
The next case involves a young man who gets into a heated argument with his girlfriend and begins feeling chest pains. As the pain intensifies, he decides to check into the hospital and, on examination, the medical team find out that he has consumed a massive amount of energy drinks that could have been the cause of his cardiac issues. The team is faced with the challenge of extracting the dangerous substance quickly from the patient's system.
In the third case, a cyclist falls from his bike and hits his head on the pavement, rendering him unconscious. His wife rushes him to the ER, accompanied by their daughter. After performing a series of scans, the doctors discover several lesions in the man's brain. His wife must make a big decision about the treatment for her husband that puts a strain on their already complicated relationship.
The following story follows a young mother who is battling Lupus, she checks into the ER with a fever, and then she's diagnosed with pneumonia. The doctors discover a shadow on her lung that points to cancer. With no previous signs of cancer, the diagnosis is a shock to the woman and her family that ultimately leads to heartwarming moments.
In the final case, a pet owner brings in a labrador in intense pain. After carefully starting the examination, the doctors realise that there is something tightly wrapped around his genitals causing immense pain. Further investigation reveals that this could be a bad case of twisted intestines that will require immediate surgery. The team springs into action to save the dog's life, and the specialist veterinarian works tirelessly to identify and rectify the problem, leading to a happy ending for pet and owner.
Overall, the season 10 episode 11 of Untold Stories of the E.R, Twist & Shout, is an engaging and riveting program that evokes different emotions in viewers. From heartwarming moments to moments of high intensity, the show captures the essence of medical emergencies and how clinicians must think and work fast in life-changing situations. The episode demonstrates the complexity of medical diagnoses, the importance of prompt treatment, and the extraordinary work of medical professionals all over the United States.