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A new Channel 4 documentary focusing on the crucial life or death decisions made by paramedics and London Ambulance Service staff as they care for critically injured patients in London hit the TV screens on the 12 August.
The final series of the Channel 4 programme ‘Emergency’, which will broadcast over four nights from Monday at 9pm, showcases the life-saving teamwork between the ambulance service and the four major trauma hospitals in the capital who must work together to save people who have suffered traumatic injuries, from road accidents to violent assaults.
Among the many patients and moving stories in the hard-hitting series, viewers will follow Advanced Paramedic Rich McGirr as he treats seriously injured accountant Jeymi, 33, after the taxi she was in smashes into a lamppost in north-east London.
“Every day our paramedics, control room staff and colleagues in the wider NHS at hospitals care for patients whose lives are impacted by traumatic events.
“They bring together crucial expert skills in the pre hospital environment as a vital part of our trauma network – this is a whole team of specialists who not only save lives but also work to reduce the impact of what can potentially be life-changing injuries for people. I am excited that the final series of ‘Emergency’ will show the compassion, expertise, skills and professionalism of our incredible NHS staff in high-stake emergencies.”
Pauline Cranmer, Chief Paramedic at London Ambulance Service.
Elsewhere, Incident Response Officer Alan Morgan is on a night shift when he helps 43-year-old Maurilio, a moped delivery driver involved in a serious crash in Camden. The control room hear that Maurilio is losing lots of blood from his ear and dropping out of consciousness.
Some of the staff in the Service’s Tactical Operations Centre, which acts as a central coordination for our response to the most traumatic emergencies in the capital, Ian McIntyre, Jason Morris, Jonathan Merefield, Pete Crean are also featured dispatching crews, including Graham Jones and Nick Sillett, to the most critically injured patients.
“It’s going to be really special. If you’re inspired by what you see why not consider an exciting career at the UK’s busiest ambulance service? You do not need to have a medical background – we can provide you with all the training and development you need so you can begin making a difference as soon as possible.”
‘Emergency’ is a medical documentary series following London Ambulance Service crews and patients throughout the trauma system in the capital. From roadside critical care from paramedics, through resuscitation to intensive care units, and from surgery to rehabilitation, the series reflects the variety of specialist treatment that goes into saving patients’ lives.
The London Major Trauma System was set up in 2010 to provide better care for patients with life-threatening or life-changing injuries. It treats more than 12,000 patients a year and has improved survival rates for major trauma patients by 50 per cent.
If you watch the series and are inspired to support the cause of London Ambulance Service, why not join our fundraising London Life Hike – a sponsored walk that aims to raise money for life-saving equipment across the capital.
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