
In the show “8:00 AM,” two doctors frequently disagree on how to treat patients. One instance involves baby Jane Doe, who needed to urinate. Dr. Al-Hashimi wanted to insert a catheter immediately, but Dr. Robby believed that was too drastic and successfully used a simple trick with a cotton swab and water to get a sample. The second disagreement was more heated. When a patient, Barry, began choking after breakfast, the standard Heimlich maneuver didn’t work. Both doctors knew they’d need to examine his esophagus. Dr. Al-Hashimi wanted to use strong sedatives, ketamine and rocuronium, preparing for the possibility of needing to insert a breathing tube. Dr. Robby argued that ketamine alone was sufficient, as the issue was likely just food. He proceeded with his approach, overruling Dr. Al in front of their colleagues. She reluctantly agreed, but with a sarcastic comment and a warning about potential legal issues. Dr. Robby was right – a piece of broccoli was removed easily. Dr. Al-Hashimi’s plan would have unnecessarily intubated Barry and put him on a ventilator. The narrative suggests that Dr. Al-Hashimi will eventually be proven right, but for now, the two doctors remain in conflict.