Shock Trauma: Edge of Life

Shock Trauma: Edge of Life (2016)

EndedDocumentary showDrama, Medical

It's a matter of life-or-death in Discovery Life's Shock Trauma: Edge of Life, premiering Friday, January 1st at 10/9c. The unscripted docudrama tells the parallel stories of doctors, nurses and patients at the world-renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. With a 97-percent survival rate and more than 8,000 patients annually (compared to the typical 3,000 per year) it is the best trauma center in the country. Only the most critically-injured patients in Maryland are transported here, and in the fight to save lives, or prevent irreversible damage, every minute counts. Shock Trauma: Edge of Life opens the doors of the world renowned premiere trauma center and captures life's unexpected circumstances. In the series, the Shock Trauma Center treats motorcycle, car and ATV crashes, frostbite, gunshot wounds and even victims of violence from the April 2015 protests in Baltimore.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 22:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Collision CourseFeb. 5, 2016
S01E05Too Young to DieJan. 29, 2016
S01E04The Baltimore RiotsJan. 22, 2016
S01E03Lives on the LineJan. 15, 2016
S01E02Zero Degree TraumaJan. 8, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' premiere?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' premiered on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

What network aired 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life'?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' aired on the Discovery Channel.

How many episodes are in the first season of 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life'?

The first season of 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' has 7 episodes.

Where is the show 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' set?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' is filmed at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

What is the focus of 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life'?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' focuses on the life-saving work of the doctors and nurses at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

Who is the host of 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life'?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' does not have a traditional host or narrator.

What types of injuries are featured on 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life'?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' features a variety of traumatic injuries, including gunshot wounds, car accidents, and falls.

How does 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' differ from other medical shows?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' differs from other medical shows in that it focuses on trauma medicine and the immediate treatment of life-threatening injuries.

Are patients' identities revealed on 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life'?

Patients' identities are not revealed on 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life', to protect their privacy.

How is 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' filmed?

'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life' is filmed using a combination of fixed cameras and handheld cameras to capture the action and drama of the trauma center.

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