Ep 5. Code Green in the E.R.
- November 7, 2005
- 43 min
Code Green in the E.R. is the fifth episode of the third season of Untold Stories of the E.R. The show is a medical documentary series that tells the stories of real-life emergency room cases that are both shocking and fascinating. Each episode showcases the incredible work of doctors and nurses as they face the daily challenges of saving lives in the chaos of the emergency room.
In this episode, viewers are brought into the emergency room at St. Barnabas hospital in the Bronx. The episode takes place on a busy Friday night, and the ER staff are already overwhelmed with patients. The episode centers around three different cases - a young man who is brought in with a mysterious illness, a pregnant woman who is in need of emergency surgery, and a man who is admitted to the ER after being hit by a car.
The first case involves a young man named Danny who is brought to the ER by his girlfriend. Danny is pale, sweating profusely, and complaining of excruciating stomach pains. The doctors are initially stumped as to what is causing his illness and decide to run a series of tests. As they wait for the results to come back, Danny's condition worsens, and he becomes increasingly agitated and delirious. The doctors are forced to give him a strong sedative to calm him down, which only makes his condition worse. Eventually, the doctors are able to determine that Danny's illness is caused by a rare bacterial infection, and they work quickly to administer the appropriate treatment.
The second case involves a pregnant woman named Emily who is rushed to the ER after experiencing severe abdominal pain. Emily is 30 weeks pregnant and the doctors realize that she is in danger of losing the baby. They quickly determine that she has a rare condition called placenta accreta, which requires immediate surgery. The surgery is complex and risky, but the doctors are able to successfully deliver the baby and save Emily's life.
The third case involves a man named Michael who is admitted to the ER after being hit by a car. Michael is in critical condition and the doctors rush to stabilize him. He has multiple broken bones, a collapsed lung, and internal bleeding. The doctors work tirelessly to save his life, but his condition remains unstable. In a race against time, they are forced to perform a complex surgical procedure to repair his damaged organs. The surgery is successful, and Michael is able to make a full recovery.
Throughout the episode, viewers are given a glimpse into the incredible work of the ER staff at St. Barnabas hospital. Despite the chaos and intensity of their jobs, the doctors and nurses remain calm and focused, working together to save the lives of their patients. Code Green in the E.R. is a gripping and emotional episode that showcases the incredible work of emergency room staff as they face the daily challenges of saving lives.