Is HBO’s The Pitt actually accurate? Two real doctors put the medical drama to the test!

Between two doctor jobs and 3 kids, we don't normally get a ton of TV time. But the buzz around HBO’s The Pitt (especially Baby Jane Doe!) was too loud to ignore! In today’s video, we’re stepping out of our usual education-focused deep dives to react to The Pitt Season 2, Episodes 1-3, and see if Hollywood is finally getting the medical world right. Spoiler: they are...kind of! From ER protocols to patient interactions, we’re breaking down the science behind the scenes. We're an ObGyn and a Pediatrician, but we still have some insights and reactions to this emergency department-based show. We’ll be pointing out the confusing moments that made us cringe and the moments that actually impressed us with their realism! In this video, we discuss: 🤔 Would all this actually happen in an emergency department? 👶🏼 What would actually happen to the famous Baby Jane Doe? 🩺 The real science behind the fictional plots Are you a fan of The Pitt? Let us know in the comments which scene you want us to break down next! 00:00 Intro 1:58 Show starts - meet Baby Jane Doe! 3:34 Better here than a bus stop? 5:12 Initial screening and the 'giraffe bed' 6:05 Kurt's joke 7:09 Social work challenges and how old is this baby? 9:42 Lumbar punctures and a 'champagne tap' 11:06 Is The Pitt doing too much? 12:02 Point-of-care tests and what's up with Dr. Al-Hashimi? 12:51 Task-shifting in the ED - for medical students! 14:55 Collecting urine from the baby - diaper changes and 'wee-search' 18:53 What would Kurt do? 19:57 Stop calling it "Abandoned Baby Jane Doe" 22:36 Slander against peds nurses! 25:00 Patient 2 - kid with beads up his nose 28:45 Why aren't they calling ear, nose, and throat consult?? 32:22 The size of things in patients... 34:20 Closing thoughts ******* IF YOU LOVED THIS AND WANT MORE: We have launched TDB+ -- our research-backed private membership designed to give you support, connection, and resources for wherever you’re at on your parenting journey! Imagine an online community with in-depth access to TTC, pregnancy, birth, and parenting content, while also getting regular live Q&A interaction with us, extra insight into our day-to-day lives, and a village of other parents to support you. Learn more about the membership and join here! 👉 http://www.thedoctorsbjorkman.com The Pitt HBO, The Pitt Reaction, Doctors React to The Pitt, HBO The Pitt Review, The Pitt Episode 1, Medical Drama Reaction, Real Doctors React