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Charité
The Iron Lung
Season 3
Episode 1
As doctors and medical personnel leave the GDR for West Berlin, Dr. Ella Wendt is transferred to Charite. Despite the hardships in the East, Ella is excited by the chance to work with the renowned serologist and pathologist Otto Prokop
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48:50
Ella is invited to present her findings in West Berlin, but Dr. Nowack must vouch for her.
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49:48
Dr. Nowack is appointed senior physician for internal medicine; Ella knows what it cost.
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49:05
A man is shot trying to cross the border. Dr. Nowack and Ella disagree on a diagnosis.
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49:33
Construction begins on the Berlin Wall, further dividing the residents of East and West.
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49:35
A newborn with jaundice is in poor condition. Ella accesses Dr. Prokop’s blood bank.
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51:14
The end of the war looms. The Russians are coming, and supplies are running out.
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50:36
An attempt on Hitler's life puts Dr. Sauerbruch and his son in the hands of the law.
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50:53
Nurse Christel notices the small gestures of affection between Martin and Otto.
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50:53
The reality of having an unhealthy baby leads the young doctors down a dangerous path.
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50:10
During delivery, Anni almost bleeds to death and her newborn’s life is at risk.
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50:13
A soldier is brought in for surgery, though some believe he shot himself.
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50:57
Dr. Behring's cure wins him favor, but he risks alienating those around him.