Ep 13. Wrong place, Wrong time
- August 10, 2016
- 47 min
In season 11 episode 13 of 24 Hours in A&E, titled "Wrong place, Wrong time," we see how a single moment can change a person's life forever. The episode follows the stories of several patients who were in the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up in A&E.
One of the patients is 27-year-old Jayden, who was out for an evening walk with his friend when he was hit by a car traveling at high speed. The impact was so severe that he was thrown into the air and landed on the pavement several feet away. When the ambulance arrived, Jayden was unconscious and had suffered a head injury, broken pelvis, and broken leg.
Another patient is 32-year-old Ben, who was on his way home from work when he was mugged and stabbed in the leg. Due to the severity of the wound, he had to undergo emergency surgery to stop the bleeding.
The episode also features the story of 47-year-old Karen, who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and was rushed to A&E after experiencing a severe asthma attack. Her condition is further complicated by her smoking habit, which she finds difficult to quit.
In addition to these patients, the episode also follows the work of the medical staff at St. George's Hospital in London, who work tirelessly to save the lives of the patients who come through their doors. We see how they use their skills and expertise to stabilize the patients, perform life-saving surgeries, and provide the support and comfort that the patients and their families need during these difficult times.
As always, the episode is filled with moments of raw emotion as we witness the pain, fear, and hope of the patients and their loved ones. We see how the medical staff at St. George's Hospital work together as a team to provide the best possible care for their patients, even in the face of difficult and sometimes life-threatening situations.
Overall, season 11 episode 13 of 24 Hours in A&E, titled "Wrong place, Wrong time," is a powerful and moving episode that showcases both the drama and the humanity of life in the emergency room. It reminds us that tragedy can strike at any moment, but that there are always people who are willing to step up and help in times of crisis.
