Ep 8. Bit by a Boa

Untold Stories of the E.R. season 13 episode 8 named "Bit by a Boa" takes the viewers through another set of unexpected, chilling experiences of emergency room staff, as they work tirelessly to save the lives of patients.

The episode introduces the case of a woman who arrives at the hospital with an excruciatingly painful snakebite on her neck. Once the ER team evaluates her condition, they realize the direness of the bite and the way it may cause severe infection and tissue damage. However, the shocker was yet to come as the medical staff revealed a hair-raising discovery - the snake was a 10-foot boa constrictor that had latched onto the woman's neck.

The woman's case tests the efficiency of the team of medical professionals as they have to work with limited resources and time to save the patient. The doctors' efforts to provide the woman with the appropriate care and treatment involve undergoing an antivenom, surgery to remove the damaged tissue, and continuous monitoring of her health.

In another case discussed in this episode, a man is brought to the ER after his pressure washer exploded in his face. His condition was so severe that the doctors were skeptical about him making it out alive. However, through extensive surgery, the team manages to reconstruct his face and give him a second chance at life.

The show also explores a peculiar case of a woman who arrives at the hospital following a rare incident where she accidentally swallowed a fish bone. To remove the bone, the woman is taken to surgery, where the medical team begins to grapple with the difficult prospects of getting the bone out without causing further damage to her throat.

The episode ends with the story of a man who comes to the ER with an infected wound caused by a DIY tattoo. Despite his stubbornness to avoid being taken care of, the medical team manages to provide the necessary treatment that ultimately saves his life.

In summary, Untold Stories of the E.R. season 13 episode 8 takes the viewer through several tales of patients whose lives are preserved by the selfless efforts of trained medical professionals. Each of the episodes provides a unique perspective to the various challenges and requirements of the ER and assists in bringing out the gravity of the untold stories that make up a significant part of healthcare.