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The story of Dr. Kildare. Whatsoever house I enter there will I go for the benefit of the sick. Whatsoever things I see or hear concerning the life of men, I will keep silence thereon, counting such things to be held as sacred trusts. I will exercise my arts. The story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayers and Lionel Barrymore. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brought you those famous motion pictures. Now this exciting, heartwarming series is heard on radio. In just a moment, the story of D…

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Synopsis

In Appendicitis Operation at Sea, Dr. Kildare is called to action when he receives a distress signal about a young seaman suffering from severe stomach cramps aboard a freighter, the MS Polermo. The ship is currently 280 miles out at sea, battling heavy storms, and the ship's doctor is unavailable. The urgency of the situation is palpable as Kildare realizes that the seaman is likely suffering from acute appendicitis, a condition that requires immediate medical intervention.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Dr_Kildare_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Dr. Kildare, Episode 30

Appendicitis Operation at Sea

Thursday, August 17, 1950 · 27:01

Dr. Kildare, Episode 30

Appendicitis Operation at Sea

Thursday, August 17, 1950 · 27:01

Summary

Dr. Kildare faces a medical emergency when a young seaman aboard a freighter suffers from acute appendicitis while stranded at sea. With no doctor on board, Kildare must guide the captain through a critical operation over the radio.

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