Outback ER

From the red earth of Broken Hill comes a look at one of the most unique emergency departments in the country. Experience just how different a life-threatening crisis can be in one of the most isolated locations on earth. 'Outback ER' introduces us to the incredible emergency response team who live and work in this remote region - the staff from Broken Hill Base Hospital Emergency Department, the Ambulance Service of NSW, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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Feb 12, 2015

1 seaons till Apr 02, 2015

Popularity: 2.4358
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(AU)
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Doug's Roof Fall

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Series 1

Aired

8 Episodes
  • Episode 1John's Heart Attack27 min

    Experience just how different a life-threatening crisis can be in one of the most isolated locations on earth, Broken Hill. Meet the incredible emergency response team personnel who live and work in this remote region.

  • Episode 2Grey Nomad27 min

    Doctors treat the victim of a horrific car accident, tend to a baby with worrying symptoms, examine scalded genitals and take some city folk to the local races.

  • Episode 3Roo & Emu Accident27 min

    The emergency department deals with two motorbike accidents - one hit an emu, the other a kangaroo. A mystery illness has the doctors completely baffled, and we meet a transgender local who found acceptance in Broken Hill.

  • Episode 4Circular Saw Accident27 min

    Brothers require urgent treatment after they both cut their hands in a freak circular saw accident. Paramedics attend to a child with a suspected spinal injury and a young man has an embarrassing pain in his bottom.

  • Episode 5Young Cowboy27 min

    The Emergency Department is sent into a spin when vital hospital equipment fails. Doctors treat an ex-miner who has turned blue and a young cowboy who may decide to go drinking with mates instead of treating his injured leg.

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