Episodes

1. 18-year-old after crash in the shock room

Maximilian loses control of his car and is admitted with serious injuries. How will he cope with the consequences of his accident?

2. Runner collapses during ultratrail

In the Zugspitze Ultratrail, a runner with acute heart problems collapses. Can he overcome the extreme strain and continue on his way to the finish?

3. Motorcycle crash with hidden injuries

A 54-year-old motorcyclist appears unharmed externally, but several broken ribs cause his lungs to collapse. Will he recover from this serious accident?

4. Dive becomes a nightmare

A young diver suffers from severe decompression syndrome with motor deficits. Whether the treatment in the pressure chamber allows his full recovery?

5. Episode 5

Overview

High tension in the Alpine foothills: real emergencies, tough decisions, strong stories. „The Lifesavers of Murnau“ shows medicine where it counts – told directly, closely and intensely. The series that follows the daily work of emergency physicians, nurses, and rescue teams at BG Unfallklinik Murnau, one of Germany’s leading trauma hospitals located in the Bavarian Alps. Showing real emergency cases — from rescue operations in the mountains and severe traffic accidents to intensive care treatments, complex surgeries, and rehabilitation. With close-up footage from bodycams, drones, and cameras inside the trauma room, viewers experience how the medical teams handle life-threatening situations with precision and compassion.

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