24 Hours in A&E series 2

The RTS award-winning documentary is back for a brand-new series from Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham - one of the busiest A&E departments in Europe. A place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every single day. 

Series 2 - Episode 2

The staff in A&E are in shock when their much-loved colleague: 55-year-old Sister Lou is rushed to Queens Medical Centre after being knocked off her bike, whilst 57-year-old Stuart is also in resus after falling 6ft from a ladder.  

The RTS award-winning documentary is back for a brand-new series from Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham - one of the busiest A&E departments in Europe. A place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every single day.

This episode follows the stories of two people who have faced a crisis point in their lives but found their purpose in the most surprising and meaningful way. 

55-year-old Sister Lou is rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre after being knocked off her mountain bike. As one of the longest serving members of the A&E team, her colleagues and close friends are concerned she may have serious internal bleeding as well as severe injuries to her shoulder and wrist. Whilst the team work hard to stabilize her, staff in the department share the story of the tragic loss of a much-loved colleague in a motorbike accident.

57-year-old Stuart is in Resus having fallen 6ft from a ladder and severely fracturing and dislocating his ankle. Whilst doctors attempt to realign his bones, we hear how Stuart suffered a mental breakdown whilst working as a security guard, which led him to change direction in life.  

Series 2 - Episode 1

The first episode of this brand-new series follows three extraordinary men who are all determined on living life to the fullest and their doctors who refuse to let their patients’ worlds fall apart.  

The series returns from its home at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s (NUH) Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) - one of the busiest A&E departments in the country. A place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every single day.  

37-year-old Lativa-born Ronalds is rushed into QMC after slicing through his ankle with an angle grinder whilst doing some DIY at home. Dr Usman, Major Trauma Fellow, is concerned that this is a time critical injury which may result in amputation. While doctors work to assess the damage, Ronalds reflects on his 16 years living in the UK and why Nottinghamshire is so obsessed with ducks.  

Father of two, Jeremy, is moved from minor injuries to the resuscitation ward after going straight over the handlebars of his mountain bike. Doctors are concerned there are injuries to his neck and spine. However, Consultant Trauma Surgeon JJ, and his team make a worrying discovery when looking at the results of Jeremy’s scans. JJ opens up on his experience of receiving life changing news and how this was the final driver that motivated him into a career in medicine.  

21-year-old Owen comes into QMC with a dislocated shoulder after getting into a mosh pit at a local festival. While Emergency Nurse Practitioner Naomi tends to Owen’s injury, Owen reflects on his various diagnoses and the obstacles he has had to overcome. Owen is determined to not let his health issues hold him back in life.  

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