The unrealistic depiction of trauma resuscitation in popular medical dramas: A content analysis

American televised (TV) medical dramas often portray unrealistic, fantastic, or otherwise unlikely events which are meant to frame what reality is like in typical hospitals in the Unites States (US). While the accuracy of these shows is often called into question, the dramatic construct allows the producers of the serial to communicate a story within the constraints of a 1-hour TV show. Many medical dramas have come under criticism for unrealistic content, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) survival rates, intubation technique, diagnoses, and patient demographics [1 –4].

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 17, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Patrick McFadden, Sierra Debenham, Lindsey Ouellette, Stephanie Wigstadt, Chris Benner, Todd Chassee, Jeffrey S Jones Source Type: research