Ep 4. Episode 4

In episode 4 of season 8 of 24 Hours In A&E, viewers are given an inside look at the emergency department of King's College Hospital in London, England. The show follows several patients as they arrive at the hospital in need of urgent medical attention and the doctors and nurses who work tirelessly to provide them with the care they need.

The episode begins with the arrival of 86-year-old Ray who has fallen down a flight of stairs in his home. Ray is brought into the A&E department with suspected head and pelvic injuries. The medical team immediately spring into action, performing a CT scan to determine the extent of Ray’s injuries and begin administering treatment to stabilize his condition. As his family waits anxiously in the waiting room, the medical staff work tirelessly to help Ray on his path to recovery.

As the medical team attends to Ray, the focus shifts to another patient, Steve, who has arrived with a severe dislocation of his shoulder. Steve is in intense pain and the doctors are concerned about potential nerve damage. They work quickly to reduce the dislocation and perform an ultrasound to check for any additional damage. As they assess his condition, Steve opens up about the struggles he’s been facing in his personal life, giving viewers an even more intimate understanding of the challenges that the patients in A&E face.

The medical team also sees several other patients during the episode, including an 8-year-old boy with a suspected broken wrist and an elderly man experiencing chest pain. Throughout the episode, viewers are given a glimpse into the daily operations of the busy A&E department, with cameras capturing the interactions between patients, doctors, nurses and support staff.

Just as the medical team in A&E are always on their toes, responding to the never-ending stream of patients in need of care, the show is also fast-paced, with frequent cuts between the different patients and their individual stories. Despite the fast pace, the show remains engaging and empathetic, with a focus on bringing the human stories behind each medical case to the forefront.

One of the standout moments of the episode comes when a patient named Mumtaz is brought into the A&E department with a suspected heart attack. Mumtaz is only 38 years old, and her husband and young children are by her side, looking on in fear as the medical team works to stabilize her. The doctors quickly diagnose an acute myocardial infarction and work to perform an angioplasty to open up the blocked arteries and restore blood flow to her heart.

The entire process is intense and emotionally charged, with the doctors explaining every step of the procedure to Mumtaz and her family. Despite the stress and pressure, the medical team remain calm and professional, working together to save Mumtaz’s life. As the procedure comes to a close, and Mumtaz is stabilized, the relief and gratitude from both the patient and her family is palpable. It’s a touching reminder of the life-saving work done by the doctors and nurses in A&E every day.

Overall, episode 4 of season 8 of 24 Hours in A&E provides viewers with a raw, emotional look at the daily operations of a busy A&E department. From the harrowing injuries to the intimate stories of the patients, the show succeeds in bringing the human element to the forefront of each medical case. Despite the often-grim subject matter, the show remains empathetic and engaging throughout, and is a must-watch for anyone looking for an inside look at the world of emergency medicine.