L'APPEL D'UNE VIE takes us into the little-known world of emergency medical dispatchers. After the call ends, what happens?
EPISODE 1
Episode 1
Louise stays with her sleeping partner but quickly realizes that he is not breathing. She immediately dials 911 and it is Benjamin, an emergency medical dispatcher, who will give Louise and her son the instructions to perform cardiac massage while waiting for emergency services. Will the emergency services arrive in time to take over?
EPISODE 2
Episode 2
Little Kylie finds herself at the bottom of the pool. Her grandfather dials 911 while her father tries to resuscitate her. The calm and clarity of Jessy, the emergency medical dispatcher, will help them stay focused in order to perform the necessary manoeuvres. A moment of inattention that will haunt the family for the rest of their lives.
EPISODE 3
Episode 3
Lyvia, 9 weeks old, is found inert in her parents' bed where she was taking a nap. Panic-stricken, her mother will try to follow the instructions of the emergency medical dispatcher, Noémie, on the phone, and together they will do everything to save her by performing the necessary manoeuvres. Will they succeed?
EPISODE 4
Episode 4
When they realize they won't have time to get to the hospital for the birth, Alex and Sabrina dial 911. Throughout the duration of the call, Josée, an emergency medical dispatcher, will help them deliver their second baby girl, Alicia. An unexpected, scary but incredibly touching adventure.
EPISODE 5
Episode 5
André, 69, collapses on the couch after feeling unwell. With the invaluable instructions of the emergency medical dispatcher, Alexandra, his wife performs cardiac massage. In this situation where every second counts, Diane will try to save her husband. Will she have enough strength to hold out until the emergency services arrive?
EPISODE 6
Episode 6
Diane hears an impact sound coming from outside her home. When she gets out, she finds her unconscious husband on the ground and notices that he fell from the roof while cleaning the snow. Gabriele, emergency medical dispatcher at 911, will provide Diane with the necessary support to help Robert while waiting for emergency services to arrive.