Publisher's Synopsis
"Harrowing and hopeful tales from doctors inside the emergency room at Staten Island University Hospital-one of the flagship hospitals of Northwell Health, New York's largest health care provider Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year-through winter storms, hurricanes, and global pandemics-emergency rooms are vital to the safety of any community. Day in and day out, thousands of patients pass through their doors to address their immediate medical needs. From life-threatening illnesses and injuries to sore throats and sliced fingers, ER doctors and nurses are the first line of defense when something goes wrong. Written as a series of essays and stories by real ER doctors, The Emergency Diaries gives readers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of medicine's finest, and the seemingly insurmountable challenges these everyday heroes face. Doctors recount firsthand the challenging nature of their profession and the events that shaped their live
