Channel 4′ medical documentary series continues with a powerful and cautionary instalment concerning events which shock people into reflecting on the way they live their lives.

39 Year old Neil was driving a friend’s sports car when he was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. After remaining trapped in the wreckage for over an hour, he’s flown by the helicopter emergency medics to King’s College A&E. The main concern from the get-go is potential paralysis, from injury to Neil’s neck and back.

This episode also focuses on two patients who have come in as the result of daredevil antics. 21 year old Tomassine is a fledgling skateboarder who was egged on by her best friend Andre to attempt a risky stunt in the park. As a result of this she’s badly hurt her ankle.

Finally we meet 34 year old Matias, who tried to get on a train after the doors had closed. With his hands trapped Matias was dragged along the platform until he managed to pull himself free.

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24 Hours in A&E continues with an episode all about romance and the complexity of relationships. Love is in the air as we join King’s College Hospital A&E on Valentine’s Day.

Nurse Abbie tells us, ‘relationships in A&E can go either one way or the other. It can bring people closer together because they get a fright and then they realise that some things actually really don’t matter now my partner’s sick. But you do see the odd fight.’

53 year old father of 3 John, came off his motorbike on his way to work and struck a bollard injuring his shoulder. John’s partner of 24 years, Frances, is abroad and he tells their son not to tell as he doesn’t want to spoil her holiday. I’m a psychologist,’ says John. ‘Some of the work I do is with pain management and I teach particular skills to my clients – none of those skills were of any use to me at that time.’ Consultant Graham, decides that John’s pain is so bad that he’ll give him ketamine: a sedative so strong that it’s also used as a horse tranquiliser.

Gary is in A&E with a bleed on the brain and a suspected stroke. Gary’s partner Tracy is at his side to support him. They are still deeply in love after meeting at biker’s rally in Kent ten years ago. But, despite appearances, Gary is a secret softie.

Finally 84 year old Ronald has been bitten by his dog Benjie while they were playing with a ball. Since the death of Ronald’s wife Cathy, Benjie has been his constant companion but has been very contrite since the accident.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary, filmed in King’s College A&E department in south London, continues with a moving episode about head injuries and the power of unconditional love.

47 year old Christine was hit by a motorcycle when crossing the road near her home. As the side of Chrissie’s face took the brunt of the impact, the main concern is potential bleeding behind her eye or on her brain. Chrissie’s husband Tim struggles to get to the hospital as he’s stuck in the traffic jam her accident has inadvertently caused.

Tim met Chrissie 20 years ago and he proposed almost immediately. But three weeks before the wedding, Chrissie changed her mind, Tim moved out and never came back. Four years ago Chrissie got in touch, looking for closure and finally they decided that they wanted to get married. But it seems now that Chrissie’s accident could jeopardise their second chance of happiness.

Elsewhere, John has been brought into Resus with a suspected stroke. He’s confused and doesn’t know what year it is. But in spite of his fears about memory loss, John’s irrepressible sense of humour shines through.

John is in Resus with a suspected stroke; fortunately, King’s specialises in caring for stroke patients. He’s confused and doesn’t know what year it is. But in spite of his fears about memory loss, John’s irrepressible sense of humour shines through.

Finally 22 year old Benedict, who’s a gifted musician, has come into King’s because of his drinking problem. Benedict’s father Damian finds it difficult to watch the destructive nature of his son’s alcoholism. The story between Benedict and Damian explores whether a father’s unconditional love for his son can overcome such a terrible disease.

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Channel 4′s documentary about the goings-on in King’s College Hospital continues with stories focusing on the patients and the staff. This instalment centres around a young girl who fell dangerously at the diving pool, while it also looks at the difficult work of the hospital’s security team.

The girl in question is eight year old Abby, who hit her head after falling from the steps of a high diving board. The medical team need to scan her head and neck to check for serious injuries. Paediatric Intensive Care Consultant Tushar says, “head injury in children always makes me worry, seeing her getting drowsy was not good; her brain could be under pressure form a blood clot.

While Abby’s mother Nikki is her bedside, her dad Scott is stuck in Scotland after missing the last train home. Nikki is putting on a brave face and attempting to hold things together for Abby, but like every parent whose child is injured, inside she’s terrified. Nikki tells us, “I had to say to her you’re going to be fine, you’re doing really well, just to get through it” Tushar adds, “I noticed the sheer look of panic and that bottled-up emotion that every mother has when they’re scared, wanting please tell me this is going to be alright. And I can’t, because I will not give false hope.

Meanwhile we also meet King’s College Hospital’s security team which deals with over fifty incidents a month in A&E, ranging from verbal abuse to assault. Two members of the team are Anne and Holton who are both working the night shift, they have to deal with a variety of challenging patients during this episode.

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The documentary series focusing on life in King’s College Hospital A&E continues with an episode that focuses on that moment in which boys become men, and passing the baton between the generations.

26 year old Nicholas has been punched in the face after a random attack. His jaw is fractured and dislocated meaning that he can’t close his moth or speak. World-renowned consultant craniofacial surgeon Rob puts Nicholas’ jaw back in place with his ‘magic thumb’

17 year old Tyrell has damaged his big toe playing football. His blackened toe nail needs to be removed and his dad, Adrian, use the opportunity to lecture his son that experiencing pain is what separates men from boys. He also tells him about the importance of knowing his family tree in the same way that he knows about Spanish football.

Ho has brought his 78 year old grandmother Amoui to King’s after finding her collapsed in her flat. Amoui came to Britain during the Vietnam War and she’s been like a mother to Ho, so the thought of losing her is almost too much for Ho to bear.

We also hear from consultant Rob, who was the first person in his family to go to university or even do an A-Level. He recalls his own rite of passage becoming a man, with his father, who left school at thirteen to work in a brick yard in order to support his famiily.

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The latest episode of Channel 4′s hospital-based documentary is about living life to the full and never looking back. These themes are explored through 47 year old, single father of two Gary, who was on his motorcycle when he had a head-on collision with a car. Gary is a red code trauma and is flown 50 miles to Kings’ by air ambulance.

Gary’s on life support with serious injuries to his head, chest and limbs and he’s been put in a medically-induced coma to reduce the risk of brain damage. A&E consultant Chris is leading a trauma team of 20 and her immediate concern is keeping Gary alive, she says, “you’re thinking what will kill him first, you’re always thinking of the chances of survival.”

Elsewhere, 69 year old Steve has been brought to minors after getting a fishbone stuck in his finger, while preparing a supper for a female friend. He tells us, ” I was showing off my skills in cooking fish, I got somewhat distracted by her beauty, I just got complacent and that’s when it happened.” His fear of pain and needles make it a challenge for the nurse to anaesthetise his finger and remove the bone.

58 year old Terry was diagnosed with lung cancer one year prior, and was given two weeks to live. However, Terry’s a fighter and he won’t give up that easily. He’s in A&E with his friend and carer Sandy who looked after Terry’s identical twin brother, Tom, during his last months and she promised she’d do the same for Terry.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary series continues with an episode focusing on people living on their own and reaching out to others

Thomas, who works as a scaffolder, has been struck on the back of the head by a six-metre pole which at a building site in South London. He lost consciousness and was convulsing at the scene so the doctors are concerned that he may have fracture his skull, neck or spine.

85 year old Hilton lives on his own and comes to King’s, along with his cousin Earl, as he is worried about his swollen legs. Hilton quips with his cousin and flirts with Nancy the nurse telling her that he feels as young as ever.

Edgar is taken into King’s after suffering an asthma attack, but A&E doctor Des realises that it’s not just asthma that’s troubling the retired architect. Edgar tells Des that his wife of 45 years, who was a nurse, passed away a few months earlier. He’s grieving for her and has no one to turn to, so Des tries to get him some support.

And in the waiting room two older women make friends, talk about their life, love and loss and exchange jokes with each other. As one of them points out philosophically, ‘Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you sleep alone.’

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary continues with an episode about how men deal with pain – whether it’s from an injury or a broken art. The staffs at King’s reflect on the different ways in which people deal with physical and emotional pain, whether it be from fractures and dislocations or illness brought on by mental anguish.

Ahmed has dislocated his shoulder while playing American football, so now he is forced to grit his teeth while doctor Matt puts it back into place. Ahmed’s relief is immediate and Ahmed leaves A&E with a huge smile on his face.

But it’s not always so simple to offer such cures to people with longer-term illnesses. Lee suffers from Behcet’s Syndrome, a condition that affects the nervous system and causes pain so severe he passes out. Lee’s had the disorder for six years and this is his third admission in the last two months alone. But thankfully Lee has fiancée Meghan by his side, and she is the one thing that is keeping him going.

Elsewhere, dad of four Simon is brought in by ambulance after being found unconscious at the bottom of a stairwell. The staff soon discover that his partner of ten years has ended their relationship and Simon hasn’t eaten for days.

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The latest episode of Channel 4′s hospital documentary series focuses on the responsibility of caring for elderly relatives, while also reflecting on the full, and often colourful, lives that they’ve led.

94 year old Douglas is a highly decorated Second World War veteran, who has been brought into A&E by his youngest daughter Sylvie because his breathing has deteriorated. Sylvie, who’s an amputee, has been Douglas’ full-time career for the last 20 years. As well as looking after Douglas, resus nurse Laura is also dealing with the case of 97 year old Hector.

Hector has been brought into King’s with life threatening problems – his airway is in danger of collapsing and his blood pressure is dangerously high. Hector is on his own and keeps asking for his grandson, Glen, his only living relative. Glen tells us that Hector reckons the key to a long life was to live decently and make sure you eat a lot of porridge.

Elsewhere, 69-year-old Steve has fallen off a chair and fractured his shoulder. He worked as a plumber until four years ago, when he was hit by a motorbike while crossing the road. His partner Una tells us that the accident took everything away from him and he’s only a shell of the man he used to be.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary continues with an instalment about couples reflecting on their enduring marriages and the changing nature of love. Meanwhile the hospital’s staff discuss the wisdom that comes with experience.

Senior nurse Scott is in charge of a very busy shift in Resus – all the beds are full, a trauma has just arrived and an air ambulance trauma is on its way. Pauline, who’s 56 has had a fall at home, hitting her head on a table. She smashed her teeth, but the main concern is injury to her spine and neck. Pauline’s propensity for accidents is a constant worry for her husband, John.

Later the air ambulance brings in 62 year old satellite and aerial-fitter David from Sussex. David has fallen 30 feet head-first from a roof and now has lie-threatening injuries to his head, chest and abdomen. His wife Pam is being blue-lighted into London by the police.

Opera critic John injured his leg on a skiing holiday and has pain in his ankle. He and his wife Gundrun have been together for 48 years with John admitting that the longevity of their relationship probably comes down to his wife being in charge.

Finally we meet Alfred who, despite being 78, still maintains a job as a window cleaner. However, Alfred is still struggling to come to terms with life without Peggy, his wife of nearly 60 years, who recently died in a nursing home.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary continues tonight with a powerful instalment about the challenges of motherhood and the responsibility of raising sons.

35 year old Sarah is worried that the blistering headache she’s had for the past four days is the return of the recurring brain tumour she first had as a teenager. Sarah is twice as concerned now she is a mother and worries how scary the diagnosis will be for her young son Elliot.

Helen has come to A&E as her 10 month old son James has been vomiting since the morning. As James was born prematurely with a hole in his heart and one kidney, Helen is concerned that it could be something more serious than a stomach bug.

Finally, 28 year old Wayne has come to King’s after being stabbed twice in the leg after trying to stop someone stealing his girlfriend’s mobile phone. His mum Joan has come to the hospital with and she reflects on how Wayne has turned his life around and is no longer the wayward youth he once was.

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The latest episode of Channel 4′s hospital documentary series focuses on the frequency of fall-related injuries as well as problems to do with alcohol.

11 year old Archie has fallen up a step at his school library and has badly cut his lip. Though Archie is worried about having stitches, he is more concerned by the fact that he’s missed his favourite dinner of chicken and chips.

Tree surgeon Kevin has fallen off a stepladder, landing heavily on a sharp metal bar, and is now struggling to breath. His wife June finds it hard to see him in pain while the doctors are concerned he has a punctured lung.

Meanwhile we also meet John who, as the result of drinking too much, as fallen down a flight of steps at his hostel and now has a deep wound on the top of his head. Finally, barman Ross has fallen and smashed his head against a wall following an alcohol-fuelled work night out. He’s fractured his eye socket and has a possible bleed on his brain, but the full extent of his injuries won’t be clear until he sobers up.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary series continues with an episode which sees King’s medical team deal with a range of challenges from the treatment of a violent criminal to saving the life of a critically-injured father.

In one of the more shocking scenes of the series, staff nurse Graeme is punched and bitten by a prisoner who’s been brought in for treatment. The team are forced to restrain the patient before they can give him the care he needs.

Meanwhile, father-of-two Tony is rushed into King’s by helicopter after being badly hurt in a head-on traffic collision. Tony, who was trapped in his van and had to be cut free, has a dislocated hip and a smash knee while he also can’t feel his right leg. It’s especially difficult for his parents as Tony’s brother Dean died in King’s aged just 17 after passing away from a brain haemorrhage. They now face the prospect of losing another son at the same hospital.

Elsewhere, 85-year old Eric is suffering from on-going stomach problems. He talks about how he and his partner Helen were first together in the 1960s before the relationship ended on bad terms. They then met again by chance thirty years later and have been together ever since.

Finally we meet Jim, whose been having difficulty breathing. He quickly strikes up a friendship with the female staff and muses on what it means to be a gentleman.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary series continues with an episode that focuses on the different ways that people deal with pain and how the support of friends and family can get you through almost anything.

23 year old motorcyclist Richard is rushed to King’s by helicopter after colliding with a parked car at speed. He was flung through the air, hitting another car’s bonnet and a lamppost before landing face-down on the pavement.

Newly-promoted consultant Fleur sends Richard off for scans to determine the extent of his injuries. They reveal that he’s suffered fractures to the sockets and balls of both hips and injured one of his testicles, which will need surgery to save it. Richard’s dad Ian has always worried about his son riding motorbikes, Ian did the same when he was younger so he feels like he’d be a hypocrite to object.

Meanwhile, bar worker Bobby has a deep cut after standing barefoot on a broken wine bottle. His best friend Sophie provides moral support and distracts him while junior doctor Ed stitches his foot up.

Elsewhere 75-year-old Sarah has fallen, fracturing her wrist. Doctors are worried about her irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure. Thankfully Sarah is supported by daughter Lorraine and son Kieron, who’s forced to acknowledge that his mum isn’t as young as she once was and that their relationship is changing.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary series continues with a moving episode showing the importance of friends and family in times of crisis.

Senior sister Jen’s first case of the night shift is a young man who’s had a severe reaction to the recreational drug GBL. Accompanied by police, the young man is spitting at staff as he’s wheeled into resus. Jen and the rest of her team face a challenge to calm their patient down so they can treat him. But they realise they can’t solve all of his problems.

Meanwhile, 65 year old Christine is in Majors after falling off a chair while playing bingo and hitting her head. She’s been brought to King’s by her best friends Jean and Jean who, between cups of tea and visits from the doctor, chat with Christine about growing up in South London, their jobs and their families. They realise that, through it all, friendship has endured.

Back in Reus, Mark has been rushed to the hospital by his mum Juliana after developing a fever at home. Mark has an aggressive form of MS and his mother is his full-time carer. Former fitness instructor Mark was struck down by the disease when he was 20, following a blow to the head. Since then the disease has damaged his sight and speech.

The medical team are able to stabilise Mark, but as the night draw on his condition worsens and he becomes critically ill, with a risk of blood poisoning and organ failure. While Mark drifts in and out of consciousness, his mother refuses to give up hope.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary continues with a moving instalment that looks at the start and end of life as well as the joys and fears of living alone.

Graham is brought into King’s after being stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors by a stranger on his doorstep. 75 year old Graham is also vulnerable as he suffers from schizophrenia. Graham needs a CT scan to reveal the extent of his wound, but even though he may recover physically, the circumstances in which he lives continue to cause him concern.

Former nursery nurse Pat arrives at King’s having been found at the bottom of her stairs with no recollection of how she got there. 89 year old Pat isn’t alone in life thanks to neighbour and close friend Angie who accompanies Pat in the ambulance. Pat is a strong, independent character who’s adamant that having been single her whole life has meant she’s known genuine happiness and contentment.

Cheryl has brought four year old son Dylan into A&E as he’s struggling to breathe. Things get even worse for Cheryl when her eldest son Saner also has to be rushed into treatment for a severe asthma attack.

Retired postman Michael has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, but it’s clear that the tumours have already started to spread throughout his body. Palliative care nurse Tracey manages Michael’s treatment and makes sure he’s comfortable.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary series continues with an instalment looking at a busy Saturday night at King’s where staff have to juggle the needs of elderly patients and sick children along with patients who are drunk or violent.

This Saturday night shift is overseen by Dr Fleur, who’s currently six months pregnant and is working alongside senior sister Jen. 12 year old Grace comes into A&E having fallen own a flight of stairs and has potentially serious spine and neck injuries. She’s brought into Resus by paramedics with her mum Michelle and needs to have a CT scan to assess the extent of the damage.

Sarah and Andy have brought in their 10 month old son Dexter, who’s been vomiting, has a high temperature and is unresponsive. Later, 88 year old Irene is brought in by ambulance after suffering from chest pains during the night. Irene reflects about growing up in London during the war while her son Stuart faces up to the fact that his own role in the family is changing.

Meanwhile, clinical site manager Gordon has worked at Kings’ for 14 years, he’s in charge of the day-to-day running of hospital resources, including the beds. When Jen notices Gordon’s bloodshot eye she suggests he gets his blood pressure checked. The results of these tests reveals news that changes Gordon’s life forever

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary continues with an instalment focusing on a young girl who’s seriously injured when she’s run over by a bus, as well as other pedestrians who’ve ended up as patients in King’s.

12 year old Jade is rushed into King’s after being hit by a car and knocked under a bus while walking to school. Mum Amanda travels with her in the ambulance, alongside a police officer. Jade needs an emergency CT scan as the doctors are concerned that she may have fractured her skull meanwhile trauma consultant Des and his specialist paediatric team are on hand to deal with Jade’s injuries.

A few hours later, Des has his second road traffic victim of the day in the form of 60 year old Geraldine, who was knocked down by a car on her way home from a shopping trip. Elsewhere, 40 year old Brian has broken his ankle after running for a bus and now is forced to have his electronic curfew tag cut off as it is strapped around his increasingly swollen ankle.

Finally, we meet six year old Linus who’s come to King’s with his mum Polly after claiming to have swallowed a toy ring. Polly is later surprised to discover that this isn’t the first time he’s consumed small metal objects.

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Channel 4′s hospital documentary concludes with an instalment focusing on men of all ages facing illness and their own fears.

Arthur has been brought in to Resus complaining of stomach pains and the medics are trying to work out which of his underlying conditions could be to blame as he’s on kidney dialysis and has an existing ulcer as well as an enlarged aorta. But Arthur’s not one for complaining and we hear his daughter Debbie talk about her father’s positive attitude to life.

20 year old wine merchant Tom has been rushed to King’s after collapsing with acute chest pain and difficult breathing. Doctors are uncertain of the underlying cause of Tom’s pain as he has no history of a heart condition or respiratory problems.

Finally retired soldier Rockey has come to A&E with his wife Cordelia after experiencing blurred vision. Rockey, who was born in Guyana, is worried it could be a detached retina, which could lead to blindness. But Rockey does tend to be a glass-half-full kind of person, perhaps with good reason.

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It only seems like five minutes since it finished, but 24 Hours in A&E is already back for a slightly shorter fourth series. As with all of the episodes of 24 Hours in A&E, tonight’s opener focused on a particular theme that being patients who’d all suffered road accidents. Though all three of tonight’s featured […]

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