Ep 9. Forget me not

In the season 11 episode 9 of 24 Hours In A&E titled "Forget me not," the focus is on patients who have lost their memory or are struggling with memory-related conditions.

The episode starts with the case of Steve, who has been brought in by the ambulance after he collapsed while walking his dog. Steve is a former bricklayer and is in his late 60s. He has no memory of why he collapsed or how he got there. The medical team rushes to get him on oxygen and start conducting tests to figure out what caused his collapse. As his wife arrives at the hospital, the team is struggling to help Steve regain his memory and determine what could be causing his symptoms.

Next up is the case of 61-year-old Zina, who has been brought in by her daughter. Zina has Alzheimer's disease, and her daughter is her primary caregiver. Her daughter explains that Zina is becoming increasingly agitated and struggling to cope with daily tasks. The medical team assesses Zina, and they explain the importance of seeking support from Alzheimer's care organizations that can offer advice and support.

The episode moves on to the case of 16-year-old Lottie, who is a keen rider and has been thrown off her horse. Lottie's parents arrive at the hospital, and they are concerned that Lottie can't remember what happened or why she is at the hospital. The medical team conducts various tests to ensure there are no underlying issues associated with her memory loss. They are relieved to find that Lottie has only suffered a concussion, and her memory will return over time.

The next case is that of 76-year-old Gloria, who has been brought in by her husband. Gloria is struggling to remember things, and her husband explains that this started a few months ago but has been gradually getting worse. The medical team conducts various tests and concludes that her memory loss is likely due to aging and not anything more sinister.

The final case of the episode is that of 31-year-old Ben, who is a chef and has been experiencing seizures. Ben has no memory of what happened before or after his seizures, and the medical team has to rely on witness accounts to determine what might be causing his seizures. The team runs various tests, including an EEG, and discovers that Ben has epilepsy. The doctors work with Ben to come up with a treatment plan that will help him manage his condition and prevent future seizures.

In this episode of 24 Hours In A&E, the focus is on patients dealing with memory-related conditions or issues. The medical team works tirelessly to help their patients regain their memories or cope with their conditions. The episodes show the importance of seeking support from memory-related care organizations and highlights the various causes of memory loss and issues.