Ep 6. Blackout, Bleedout
- TV-14
- August 15, 2019
- 42 min
Untold Stories of the E.R. is a popular medical drama show that documents the cases encountered by emergency room doctors. Each episode is an easy-to-follow and gripping tale of the cases seen by trauma medics at different emergency departments across the United States. Season 14, episode 6, named 'Blackout, Bleedout', takes viewers through the challenges faced by Emergency Department physicians in treating nightmarish medical emergencies.
The episode kicks off with a raceaway driver who crashes his car while street racing. He is brought to the ER with multiple injuries and bleeding severely. The ER team must act fast to stop the bleeding, but time is running out, and they must act fast before he loses too much blood.
In another section of the episode, a patient's wife rushes her husband to the ER with an exposed tibia (the lower part of the leg bone) after a tractor accident. The patient is in dire pain and requires immediate attention. The doctors must act fast to examine the extent of the patient's injury, close the wound, stop the bleeding, and administer pain medication while the patient is in a critical situation.
The episode then documents a remarkable case that comes with its own set of intricate challenges for the ER team. A couple is brought to the emergency room after experiencing a blackout in their home. The man suffers from a debilitating heart attack, and the woman is suspected of having an overdose. There is a debate among the doctors and nurses on whether she overdosed or if there could be another underlying medical condition. The urgency of the situation means that the ER team must act fast, and they face several challenges along the way.
In another scenario, a patient with an illness that affects his ability to clot is rushed in after cutting his hand while working in the garage. The patient may need a potentially life-saving transfusion, but the ER medical team must consider other medical conditions and drug interactions before administering any such transfusion.
Throughout the episode, viewers witness the intrinsic skill set of have emergency physicians, nurses, surgeons, and technicians who handle these medical emergencies with not just quick medical jargon but also with their compassion for the helpless. In this incredibly gripping episode, the cases presented push the limits of what doctors in emergency departments can do.
In general, Untold Stories of the E.R. season 14 episode 6 is an incredibly well-made hip-hop medical drama that provides a different experience from all other shows in the genre. With its intense portrayal of the different medical emergencies encountered by emergency medical teams, the show is informative, riveting, and provides an excellent perspective on the medical emergencies that people may face. Overall, the episode is an excellent addition to the series, and fans of the show will not be disappointed!