Ep 4. Short Circuited Heart

Untold Stories of the E.R. season 5 episode 4, titled "Short Circuited Heart," follows the courageous medical staff as they tackle the most heart-wrenching cases at their hospital. These medical cases are the ones that often go untold, but the staff takes pride in their ability to save people's lives.

In this episode, viewers get an inside look at the intensive event that ensued when a woman was brought to the ER with chest pains and difficulty breathing. The medical team quickly identified the problem: an irregular heartbeat that required a defibrillator. However, when the team attempted to shock the woman, smoke quickly filled the room. They realized that the woman's pacemaker had short-circuited, leaving the patient at the mercy of the medical staff.

The staff then worked to identify and fix the problem, all while the patient's condition continued to deteriorate. One doctor seemingly turned the disadvantage to his favor by using the pacemaker battery to shock the patient, and a second doctor used a more hands-on approach to conduct CPR manually. The race against time continued as the team worked tirelessly to stabilize the patient.

This episode also highlights a case where a 16-year-old boy comes into the ER with severe abdominal pain, but when the doctor examines him, she discovers a group of cysts have wrapped around his insides. The cysts require multiple removal surgeries, and the team works in unison to get the boy back to full health.

In another case, a man with a worsening skin rash comes into the ER and is diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, a rare and severe skin reaction to medication. The man's skin begins to peel off, and he is in danger of losing his vision and fighting for his life. The medical staff must mobilize quickly to act and save his life.

These untold stories of the E.R. are thrilling and excruciating to watch, but despite the harrowing tales, the staff is always there to lend a helping hand. The medical professionals' courage and quick thinking are admirable, making this show a must-watch for anyone interested in the medical field or in the human stories that accompany medical emergencies.