Ep 5. Minutes to Live
- TV-14
- December 8, 2010
- 41 min
In the fifth episode of Untold Stories of the E.R. season 5, titled "Minutes to Live," viewers are taken on a journey through three different emergency room cases that all have one thing in common: time is of the essence.
The first case involves a young woman who is rushed to the E.R. with severe abdominal pain. As the doctors run tests, they discover that a rare condition is causing her body to slowly shut down. With only minutes to spare, the medical team must work quickly to save her life.
In the second case, a father brings his young daughter to the E.R. after she falls unconscious while playing outside. The doctors soon discover that she has a serious heart condition and needs life-saving surgery immediately. With time running out, the team of surgeons must act fast to save the little girl's life.
The third case involves a man who is rushed to the E.R. after suffering a heart attack while driving. As the doctors work to keep him alive, they discover that he has a history of heart disease and needs immediate surgery. With only moments to spare, the medical team races against the clock to perform a risky procedure that could mean the difference between life and death.
Through each of these intense cases, viewers are given a unique insight into the world of emergency medicine. From the high-stakes decisions that medical professionals must make on a daily basis to the incredible feats of strength and bravery that are required to save lives, "Minutes to Live" is a heart-pounding episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.