Bizarre ER Season 1 Episode 9 DIY Stitches
- August 20, 2011
Bizarre ER season 1 episode 9, titled "DIY Stitches," follows the disturbing and often comical medical mishaps that occur when people take matters into their own hands. From a man who attempts to reattach his own finger with superglue to a woman who removes her own toenails with pliers, the episode showcases the dangerous consequences of DIY healthcare.
The first patient is a young man who has attempted to stitch his own wound shut with a needle and thread. However, he quickly realizes that he has made a grave mistake as his finger begins to turn purple and swell. Unable to remove the thread himself, he seeks medical help and is rushed to the emergency room.
The second patient is a woman who has attempted to remove a mole from her leg using a razor blade. However, she ends up cutting too deep and her wound becomes infected. She is taken to the hospital where doctors must delicately remove the infected tissue and stitch up the wound.
Next, a man presents to the emergency room with a bloody towel wrapped around his hand. He admits that he attempted to reattach his own finger with superglue, but the glue only made the injury worse. The doctors must carefully remove the hardened glue and assess the damage to his finger.
One of the most shocking cases in the episode involves a woman who has attempted to remove her own toenails with pliers. She admits that she has been doing this for years, but this time she accidentally yanks out the entire nail bed. The doctors must perform surgery to repair the damage and prescribe her therapy to address her self-harm behavior.
The final patient is a man who has accidentally stapled his own finger while using a staple gun. Despite his attempts to remove the staple himself, it becomes lodged in his flesh and he must seek medical attention. The doctors carefully extract the staple and stitch up the wound.
Throughout the episode, medical professionals offer cautionary tales about the dangers of DIY healthcare and urge viewers to seek proper medical attention for all injuries and illnesses. While the cases may seem bizarre and entertaining, they serve as important reminders of the serious dangers of self-treatment.