Ep 1. Oh, Deer!

In the first episode of season 11 of Untold Stories of the E.R. titled "Oh, Deer!", viewers are taken on a wild ride into the lives of emergency room staff. The episode chronicles four different medical cases from a hospital emergency room, with each case presenting its unique challenges and circumstances. Each case is told through the eyes of the hospital staff who treated the patients, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the daily challenges faced by medical professionals in the emergency room.

The first case presents a young man who suffered a serious head injury after taking a fall while hunting. The patient was discovered by his hunting party and rushed to the hospital, where medical staff rushed to determine the extent of his injuries. The patient was disoriented and suffered from memory loss, which presented unique challenges for the treating medical team. Viewers will see how the medical staff worked diligently to get the patient the treatment he needed, while also trying to make sense of his complex condition.

The second case is about a young boy who was involved in a car accident while he was in a car with his family. The incident forced the car off the road and into a nearby ditch, trapping the boy inside the car. The patient suffered multiple injuries, including a punctured lung and broken bones, which required immediate attention. The medical staff must work quickly to save the boy's life, but the situation is further complicated when the patient's mother acts out in anger and frustration, creating challenges for the team to keep everyone safe and get the boy the care he desperately needs.

The third case is a more unusual one, involving a man who accidentally gets a fishing hook lodged in his eye while fishing in the ocean. The patient's wife is with him at the hospital and is panicked, believing that her husband's sight is permanently lost. The hospital staff must work quickly to remove the hook and prevent infection, all while reassuring the patient's wife and keeping her calm and informed about the treatment process. Viewers will gain insight into the emotional rollercoaster that patients and their families experience during emergency medical care.

Finally, the last case of "Oh, Deer!" is a young woman who has been in a motorcycle accident. The patient's injuries in this case are particularly severe, including a broken pelvis and leg. The hospital staff work together to stabilize the patient as quickly as possible before taking her to surgery. During the medical staff's efforts to treat the patient, viewers get a sense of the high-pressure environment that emergency room staff experience, especially when time is of the essence and every second counts.

In addition to the four cases highlighted in this episode, "Oh, Deer!" also examines the bonds that develop between medical staff members as they work to treat and care for the patients, despite the pressures of the job. The episode provides an inside look into the lives of emergency room staff as they navigate the ups and downs of providing critical medical care in high-pressure situations. Viewers will gain an appreciation for the critical work that emergency room staff do and the sacrifices they make to help patients and their families in moments of need.