Ep 8. Never Say Die
- TV-14
- February 25, 2012
- 42 min
In the eighth episode of the sixth season of Untold Stories of the E.R. titled "Never Say Die," viewers are taken on a journey through three different cases that involve patients who are on the brink of death. Each patient has a different ailment, but all of them require the quick thinking and expert care of the emergency room staff in order to survive.
The first case involves a man who has been in a terrible car accident. He arrives at the ER with a broken neck, internal bleeding, and a collapsed lung. The accident has left him paralyzed from the neck down, and his chances of survival seem slim. The doctors and nurses work quickly to stabilize him, but there is little they can do to repair the damage to his spine. Despite the bleak prognosis, they refuse to give up on the patient and work tirelessly to keep him alive.
In the second case, a young woman is brought to the ER with a gunshot wound to the chest. The bullet has shattered her ribs and punctured her lung, causing her to go into shock. The staff must move swiftly to repair the damage and stop the internal bleeding. As they work to stabilize her, they discover that the bullet has lodged itself near her heart and that there is a high risk of infection. The doctors and nurses must work together to remove the bullet without causing further damage to her already fragile body.
The final case involves a man who has been rushed to the ER after suffering a massive heart attack. He is barely conscious and has to be resuscitated multiple times in order to keep him alive. The doctors quickly realize that the heart attack has caused irreparable damage to the man's heart and that he will need a transplant in order to survive. However, the patient is a high-risk candidate for transplant due to his age and other health issues.
Throughout all three cases, the staff at the ER remains stoic and dedicated to saving their patients. Despite the severity of their conditions, they refuse to give up hope and tirelessly work to keep them alive. The show provides a glimpse into the high-pressure environment of the ER and the incredible skills and dedication of its staff. Doctors and nurses must work together, often under extreme pressure, to save the lives of their patients and provide hope for their families. The show serves as a reminder of the incredible work that goes on in hospitals around the world, and the importance of recognizing the hard work and dedication of these healthcare professionals.