Untold Stories of the ER

Season 2 Episode 9: How Can This Happen

Skull Puncture by a Pitchfork The episode opens with a harrowing trauma case: a young boy’s skull is punctured by a pitchfork, a severe injury that puts neurosurgeon Dr. Smith under extreme pressure. The medical team must act quickly to stabilize the child and prepare for possible life-saving surgery Racial Incident in the ER The second segment deals with a racially charged situation where a woman refuses treatment from a Black doctor. This case highlights the emotional and professional challenges faced by ER staff when dealing with patients who are unwilling to receive care due to prejudice

Genre:

Action & Adventure, Drama, Reality

Seasons:

15

Episodes:

205

Cast:

Armando Valdes-Kennedy

Quality:

HD

Duration:

45 min

First Air:

2004

Rating:

8.2