Traumatic Asthma Attacks and Falls | The Real ER | Our Stories

Summary

This video script follows the intense daily lives of paramedics at Celio Hospital's A&E department, responding to over 1,200 calls daily. It showcases dramatic real-life medical emergencies, including an elderly asthma attack, a child's fall, and a motorcyclist's severe injury. The paramedics' quick thinking and compassionate care are highlighted, along with the hospital's trauma team's efforts to save lives and limbs. The script also touches on the challenges of hoax calls and the emotional impact on patients and their families.

Takeaways

• 🚑 Ambulance crews at Celio handle over 1,200 calls daily and are on 24-hour alert.
• 🏥 Paramedics Steve Moore and Ray L respond to a 74-year-old asthmatic woman suffering from shortness of breath in a high-priority call.
• 🫁 The woman's asthma worsens throughout the day, requiring nebulizer treatment, and she's transported to the hospital for further care.
• 🩺 Another patient, Jasbir Hundall, tripped over her grandson and was taken to the hospital with a suspected hip fracture, later confirmed by X-ray.
• 💊 The paramedics struggle to administer drugs to control the asthmatic patient's condition while on the move, indicating the challenges of mobile care.
• 👶 Steve and Ray are called to check on a 17-month-old child who fell down the stairs but was found to be stable, with no serious injuries.
• 🔪 A hoax call involving a head injury and a potential knife attack at a flat wastes valuable time and resources, a frequent problem for emergency services.
• 👨‍⚕️ Former hairdresser Gloria Williams is treated for a head injury after a fall, but is more concerned about her messy hair than the wound.
• 🦶 A motorcyclist sustains a serious foot injury due to improper footwear, and doctors debate whether to amputate or save the foot.
• 🏏 A young cricketer, Thomas, injures his foot again while playing at school, and his X-rays reveal a possible new fracture, sidelining him from sports.

Q & A

How many calls do the ambulance crews at Celio A&E department handle daily?

The ambulance crews at Celio A&E department handle over 1,200 calls a day.

What is the urgency level of the call for the 74-year-old asthmatic woman?

The call for the 74-year-old asthmatic woman is categorized as 'Category A' because the condition is life-threatening.

What is the government's target time for a paramedic response car to reach the patient?

The government's target time for a paramedic response car to reach the patient is within 8 minutes.

What is the condition of the elderly woman when the paramedics arrive?

The elderly woman is short of breath and in pain, and her condition has been worsening throughout the day.

What is the nature of the call for Jasbir Hundall?

Jasbir Hundall tripped over her grandson and is suspected to have a serious injury, requiring immediate medical attention.

What treatment does Kader receive for her asthma?

Kader initially receives nebulized medication for her asthma, but when it doesn't work as expected, stronger medication is administered.

What is the outcome of the X-ray taken for Jasbir Hundall's leg?

The X-ray reveals a fracture in Jasbir Hundall's leg, specifically on the shaft of the long bone.

What procedure is decided for Jasbir Hundall's fractured leg?

Jasbir Hundall undergoes a procedure where an intramedullary nail is inserted into her leg to hold the bone together and is locked in place by screws.

What is the situation with the 17-month-old child who fell down the stairs?

The 17-month-old child, Ran Rosan, has a mouth injury and a head injury after falling down the stairs. The mother decides to keep him at home after the initial assessment.

What is the nature of the call that paramedics Steve MO and Ray Earl respond to in the block of flats?

Paramedics Steve MO and Ray Earl respond to a call about a gentleman with a head injury, believed to be assaulted, in a block of flats. However, upon arrival, they find the flat empty and it is suspected to be a hoax call.

What is the final outcome for the motorcyclist who was knocked off his bike?

The motorcyclist, Stuart Goff, undergoes surgery and skin grafts to save his foot. The toes maintain their blood supply and nerves, indicating a positive prognosis for recovery.