ER: Code Red
INT. COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL - NURSES' STATION - DAY
The nurses and doctors of the ER are bustling about, preparing for another demanding day. Dr. MARK GREENE, an experienced and caring physician, is discussing a patient with the head nurse CAROL HATHAWAY.
MARK
Carol, did you follow up on Mrs. Johnson's labs?
CAROL
(looking at chart)
Yes, I did. Her liver enzymes are elevated, but she's not in immediate danger. We'll continue monitoring her closely.
As Carol hands Dr. Greene the chart, suave and confident Dr. JOHN CARTER enters the ER, accompanied by nervous and diligent medical student LUCY KNIGHT.
CARTER
Lucy, have you ever inserted a chest tube before?
LUCY
(nervously)
No, not yet, Dr. Carter.
CARTER
Well, today's your lucky chance. We've got a patient with a pneumothorax coming in. Prep for surgery.
Lucy nods and quickly leaves to prepare. A FAMILIAR VOICE comes over the PA system.
PA
Attention all staff: CODE RED. Emergency situation. This is not a drill.
Everyone in the ER freezes, knowing that a Code Red is a dire situation.
MARK
(severe)
All right, everyone. We've trained for this. Carol, get our trauma team ready. Doug, call a full code in the MICU. Carter, take Lucy and prep the trauma rooms.
DOUG ROSS, a charismatic pediatrician, starts rushing towards the MICU. The team jumps into action, preparing equipment and supplies. As they prepare, EMTs suddenly rush through the doors, wheeling in several patients with varying degrees of injuries.
EMT 1
We've got a multi-car pile up on the interstate. Multiple casualties, with more on the way.
PETER BENTON, a skilled and passionate surgeon, focuses on a critically injured man, while Dr. KERRY WEAVER cautiously evaluates another patient.
PETER
(intense)
All right, let's move. We need to get him into the OR now!
KERRY
(sarcastic)
As if a Code Red wasn't enough. We'll handle this, Benton. Focus on your patient.
As the trauma rooms fill with patients, the pressure continues to mount. The ER team works tirelessly, focused on their tasks, but unbeknownst to them, a mysterious figure watches from the shadows. Dr. SUSAN LEWIS, a tenacious physician and friend of many on the team, spots this figure.
SUSAN
(whispering)
Who is that?
TO BE CONTINUED
ER: Crossroads
INT. ER - RECEPTION - DAY
The reception area is busy, NURSES and DOCTORS are moving quickly, dealing with PATIENTS.
DR. GREENE walks to the reception desk.
DR.GREENE
Linda, did you see where Dr. Weaver left the test results for Paige?
LINDA
I think she mentioned something about putting them in your office.
DR.GREENE
Thanks, Linda.
INT. DR. GREENE'S OFFICE - DAY
Dr. Greene enters his office and finds the test results on his desk. He starts examining the file.
DR.GREENE
(whispers)
This doesn't look good.
INT. ER - EXAM ROOM - DAY
PAIGE, a young girl in her late teens, is waiting anxiously. DR. WEAVER walks in with DR. GREENE.
DR.WEAVER
Paige, we have received your test results, and it seems you have an underlying condition called Wilson’s Disease.
PAIGE
What does that mean for me?
DR.GREENE
It's a rare genetic disorder that causes excess copper to accumulate in your body. It can affect various organs and bodily functions, but with proper medical care, you can live a relatively normal life.
PAIGE
Will I have to take medication? Or change the way I live?
DR. WEAVER
Yes, you will need to take medication to help manage the excess copper, and there will be some changes to your diet and lifestyle.
INT. ER - NURSES STATION - DAY
DR. BENTON is talking to NURSE HATFIELD, an experienced and tough head nurse.
DR. BENTON
Nurse Hatfield, I need you to call the OR and change the time for Mr. Johnson's surgery.
NURSE HATFIELD
His surgery was scheduled by Dr. Kovac who is out sick now. Are you taking over the case?
DR. BENTON
Yes, I've discussed it with Dr. Romano.
NURSE HATFIELD
I'll make the call.
INT. ER - CORRIDOR - DAY
DR. CARTER and JP, a medical student shadowing him, quickly heads to an exam room.
DR. CARTER
Looks like we got ourselves a busy day ahead.
JP
This is my first time in an ER. I'm excited and nervous.
DR. CARTER
You'll do fine. Just listen, learn, and don't hesitate to ask questions.
INT. ER - EXAM ROOM - DAY
A rushed and tired DOCTOR KEATON enters the room, examining a PATIENT'S chart.
DOCTOR KEATON
Alright, let's see what we have here. Mr. Thompson…
PATIENT
I've been waiting for hours.
DOCTOR KEATON
I apologize for the wait, Mr. Thompson. We’ve been swamped today.
The CAMERA PULLS BACK to reveal the entire busy ER, bustling with activity as people deal with their roles in life-changing events.
TO BE CONTINUED.
ER: To Heal or Not to Heal
INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
The hustle and bustle of the emergency room is in full swing as NURSES, DOCTORS, and PATIENTS dart in and out of frame. Dr. Carter enters confidently, coffee in hand, as he checks his patient charts.
DR. CARTER
(to an orderly)
Make sure Mrs. Henderson gets her med refill, and have radiology recheck those X-rays of Mr. Thompson's chest.
ORDERLY
Yes, Dr. Carter.
As Carter continues, he encounters Dr. Kovac, who appears deep in thought.
DR. CARTER
(smiling)
Luka, you look like you're trying to solve world peace!
DR. KOVAC
(smirking)
I wish! I'm just trying to figure out a treatment plan for a complicated patient.
At that moment, PARAMEDICS burst in with an unconscious PATIENT and CHAOS ensues.
DR. WEAVER
(to paramedics)
What do we have!
PARAMEDIC #1
Male, late 20s, possible overdose. Found unresponsive, vitals are unstable.
DR. WEAVER
Bring him into trauma one! Dr. Kovac, you're with me. Carter, take care of Mrs. Abott's discharge papers.
As they rush to trauma one, NURSE HATHAWAY approaches Dr. Carter.
NURSE HATHAWAY
(to Dr. Carter)
Have you seen Dr. Ross? He's late for his shift, again.
DR. CARTER
(sighs)
Last I heard, he was grabbing a bite in the cafeteria. I'll check on him.
While Carter steps out to track Dr. Ross, Weaver, and Kovac jump into action, trying to save the unconscious patient.
DR. WEAVER
Pupils are nonreactive. Start him on oxygen and get an IV in, stat!
INT. CAFETERIA - DAY
Dr. Carter finds Dr. Ross lounging in the cafeteria, engrossed in a conversation with a group of NURSES.
DR. CARTER
(annoyed)
Ross, you're due in the ER.
DR. ROSS
(surprised)
Already!? My shift goes by too quick. Catch you later, ladies!
As they head back to the ER, Dr. Ross probes Dr. Carter.
DR. ROSS
(smiling)
So, heard rumors about you and Hathaway... Anything I should know?
DR. CARTER
(rolls eyes)
Absolutely not. Just gossip.
INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
Back in the ER, Dr. Ross and Carter rejoin the team. Dr. Weaver keeps an eye on the unstable overdose patient while directing her team.
DR. WEAVER
Carter, we need a tox screen on this patient to figure out what he took. Ross, assist Dr. Kovac with the IV.
Carter and Ross comply. The patient's condition worsens, and a CODE BLUE is called in. The medical staff springs into action, performing CPR and administering medication.
TO BE CONTINUED
ER: Life in the Balance
INT. CHICAGO ER - TRIAGE - DAY
A busy Chicago ER in the middle of a chaotic DAY SHIFT. NURSES and DOCTORS move swiftly between PATIENTS, treating injuries and illnesses.
DR. GREENE, an experienced ER doctor, approaches the triage desk where NURSE HATHAWAY is working.
DR. GREENE
(apologetic)
Nurse Hathaway, I'm sorry, it looks like Dr. Weaver is stuck in a car accident
on the freeway. Can you handle the triage for me?
NURSE HATHAWAY
(slightly frustrated)
It's going to be a challenge, Dr. Greene, but I'll manage.
As DR. GREENE walks away, the ER doors burst open, revealing two PARAMEDICS pushing a gurney with a PATIENT in critical condition. The PARAMEDICS give their report to DR. GREENE as they move along.
PARAMEDIC 1
38 year old male, ran into a tree. Obvious head trauma.
A worried WIFE follows closely behind, her face a mixture of fear and shock.
DR. GREENE
(to the wife)
Ma'am, please wait here. We'll take care of your husband.
INT. CHICAGO ER - TRAUMA ROOM - DAY
The medical team surrounds the PATIENT, performing their duties.
DR. GREENE
I need 2 milligrams of Ativan.
NURSE HATHAWAY administers the medication, then continues to assist in the patient's care..
DR. GREENE
Let's get a CT on this head injury.
NURSE HATHAWAY
Yes, Doctor.
INT. CHICAGO ER - NURSES STATION - DAY
DR. CARTER, a young resident, stands at the Nurses Station when he sees another DOCTOR running towards him.
DR. KERRY WEAVER
Dr. Carter! I need you in Trauma 2. Multiple victims from a school bus accident.
DR. CARTER
Understood, Dr. Weaver.
They rush off to the TRAUMA ROOM.
INT. CHICAGO ER - TRAUMA 2 - DAY
Several DOCTORS and NURSES are working on the victims from the bus accident. DR. WEAVER and DR. CARTER join the team, assessing the situation.
DR. CARTER
Which patient do you need me on, Dr. Weaver?
DR. WEAVER
Take the one with the neck injury.
DR. CARTER goes to the patient, examining the extent of the injury.
DR. CARTER
(to the nurse assisting)
Get me a C-collar and a backboard, stat.
INT. CHICAGO ER - WAITING ROOM - DAY
The WIFE of the head trauma patient is sitting nervously, waiting for news on her husband's condition. DR. GREENE approaches her.
DR. GREENE
(reassuring)
Your husband is being taken to the CT scanner now. We'll let you know more as soon as we have the results.
WIFE
(tearfully)
Thank you so much, Doctor.
INT. CHICAGO ER - TRAUMA 2 - DAY
DR. WEAVER and DR. CARTER continue to work on the bus accident victims.
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DR. CARTER
This patient needs surgery. Now.
DR. WEAVER
I'll call OR and get them prepped.
DR. CARTER pushes the gurney with the injured student towards the surgery wing. The camera zooms out, as we see the rest of the busy ER team moving between patients, racing against time to save lives.
TO BE CONTINUED.
ER: Episode: Life on the Line
INT. COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL - ER TRIAGE - DAY
The ER is bustling with activity. NURSE HATHAWAY, DR. GREENE, and DR. CARTER are hard at work, tending to patients.
Nurse: Doctor Greene, the ambulances just arrived, there's a multi-car accident on the interstate.
Dr. Greene: Alright, let's get ready to move quickly. Carter, you're with me on this. Hathaway, take care of the incoming patients.
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EXT. COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL - AMBULANCE BAY - DAY
Multiple ambulances pull up, the BACK DOORS OPEN and PARAMEDICS unload the VICTIMS, all with varying degrees of injury.
Dr. Greene: Paramedic, what have we got?
Paramedic: Four car pile-up, multiple traumas, some critical.
Dr. Greene (assessing one of the victims): Carter, I need you to focus on her, looks like head trauma, make sure her airway is clear. I'll check the others.
Dr. Carter: Got it.
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INT. COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL - ER - DAY
DR. ROSS and DR. LEWIS are talking while checking medical charts.
Dr. Ross: Hey Susan, are you doing anything after shift tonight?
Dr. Lewis: Doug, I've got a ton of paperwork to catch up on, but why?
Dr. Ross: I thought maybe we could grab dinner, you know, to catch up.
Dr. Lewis: (laughs) You never quit, do you Doug? Maybe another time, I promise.
Suddenly, NURSE HATHAWAY rushes in.
Nurse Hathaway: We've got multiple victims coming in from a car accident, need all hands on deck.
Dr. Ross: Alright, let's do this.
Dr. Lewis: (nodding) Let's go, Doug.
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INT. COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL - ER TRIAGE - DAY
VICTIMS from the accident are brought in on stretchers, DOCTORS and NURSES scrambling to attend to them.
Nurse Hathaway: (to Dr. Lewis) Susan, take that patient over there, looks like a possible broken leg.
Dr. Ross: (to Dr. Greene) Mark, how can I help?
Dr. Greene: Doug, work with Carol on that child over there, I think he was ejected from one of the vehicles.
Dr. Ross: On it.
The camera moves around the ER, showing the organized chaos as each doctor and nurse does their part to save lives.
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INT. COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL - ER - DAY
DR. BENTON stands in a corner, filling out paperwork when he suddenly notices DR. KEATON, a well-respected and brilliant pediatric surgeon.
Dr. Benton: (under his breath) What is she doing down here?
Nurse: Dr. Benton, your name's on the board for surgery. It's a bad one.
Dr. Benton: Thanks.
Dr. Benton, seizing an opportunity, walks over to Dr. Keaton.
Dr. Benton: Dr. Keaton, I noticed you're in the ER today. If you need assistance in the OR, I'd be more than happy to help.
Dr. Keaton: Thank you, Dr. Benton. I have a feeling we might need your expertise today. I'll see you in the OR.
Dr. Benton: Looking forward to it.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Lives on the Line
INT. ER WAITING ROOM - NIGHT
We open to a crowded waiting room. The sounds of coughs and sniffles fill the air. The triage NURSE sorts through a stack of papers.
NURSE
(to a waiting patient)
Please, have a seat. We’ll get to you as soon as possible.
INT. ER NURSE’S STATION - NIGHT
The night shift crew is bustling. DOCTOR KERRY WEAVER barks orders to the team, including DOCTOR JOHN CARTER, DOCTOR LUKA KOVAC, and NURSE ABBY LOCKHART.
DR. WEAVER
Kovac, trauma one. Lockhart, keep an eye on bed four. An elderly dementia patient seems disoriented...
Dr. Carter, I need you to check on bed seven, possible drug overdose.
The team disperses to attend to their respective patients.
INT. ER BED SEVEN - NIGHT
Dr. Carter approaches a young man (JOEL) who looks to be in his early twenties. His eyes are dilated, and his breathing is labored.
DR. CARTER
Hey, Joel. I’m Dr. Carter. Can you tell me what you took tonight?
JOEL
(struggling to speak)
I... it was just some pills I found. Thought it’d... help me forget.
Dr. Carter quickly assesses Joel’s state and turns to a nearby NURSE.
DR. CARTER
Start a line with 1mg Ativan and run fluids. I also need a tox screen.
INT. ER TRAUMA ONE - NIGHT
Dr. Kovac is working alongside Dr. Elizabeth Corday, tending to an unconscious man with severe burns.
DR. CORDAY
(referring to the patient)
He’s dealing with at least second-degree burns. We need to wash the burns after the ... antibiotics.
DR. KOVAC
I can handle that.
Dr. Corday nods, and they set to work together.
INT. ER BED FOUR - NIGHT
Nurse Lockhart approaches the disoriented elderly woman. As she asks questions, the woman tries to get up from her bed.
NURSE LOCKHART
(reassuringly)
No, ma’am. You must stay in your bed. We’re here to make sure you’re all right.
Suddenly, a woman rushes in, visibly upset.
WOMAN
(panicked)
Please! My husband! I think he’s having a heart attack!
Dr. Weaver is quick to respond from her nearby station.
DR. WEAVER
Get him to trauma two! We need Dr. Chen and Dr. Malucc here now!
The team members quickly assemble in trauma two to tend to the emergency.
TO BE CONTINUED
