Original title
Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts
Released
9/19/2018
Origin country
GB
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
Crackit Productions
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
9
Number of episodes
80
The doors of Barnsley Accident and Emergency department are open every day. An exclusive look into what is really going on in the hearts and minds of the medical emergency teams and how they deal with the critically ill.
For Sister Benita Wainwright, Dr Julian Humphrey and the rest of the casualty staff, Christmas is a time of mixed emotions, and they go above and beyond to try and make their patients feel as happy as possible during the festive period
Severe weather conditions place the casualty department under even more pressure than usual. Dr Julian and his sidekick Sister Benita treat a pensioner with a broken ankle and a former miner with a chronic lung condition. Meanwhile, Dr Jane treats four-year-old Teddy after a sledging accident.
Staffing problems hit the department as several nurses call in sick. The remaining team are forced to juggle extra patients to make sure every emergency is dealt with. The pressure takes its toll on Sister Benita, and she is herself admitted to a bay for treatment.
The team are facing one of the busiest days in Barnsley Casualty's history, and the pressure mounts on staff members as patients await beds to become available, so self-named Emergency Clown Sister Jane helps to give the younger nurses a moral boost during this difficult period. Meanwhile, consultant doctor Jane treats 10-year-old Oliver, who suffers from a rare condition called Angelman Syndrome.
A two-year-old is rushed to hospital, struggling to breathe, and consultant and part-time stand-up comic Dr Rob Jones is forced to put his comedy skills to good use keeping the distressed child relaxed. Other patients include a miner who has suffered a suspected heart attack and a 98-year-old in need of a CT scan.
Barnsley Hospital treats the largest number of patients in a single shift in its history, including a man being rushed in with a suspected brain injury. Health care assistant Sharon Bailey and volunteer Jane Allen try to keep their colleagues' spirits up with tea and cake, while a nine-year-old girl in the paediatric triage area does not want to stay overnight and a strange smell emerges from the lost property box.
A critically ill patient is brought into the emergency department after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest whilst in a local cafe with his wife. Meanwhile, doctor Bharath Reddy treats Maxine, who broke her wrist when she slipped de-icing the car, and another patient is treated after fracturing her shoulder.
This time, paediatric sister Jemma Wray treats two critically ill children - ten-year-old Kai has been having seizures, and 18-month-old Joel is struggling to breathe. Elsewhere, nurse Will Gibbons looks after a 28-year-old patient who has been in a motorbike accident, and 51-year-old Andrew comes into the hospital after damaging his fingers with a circular saw.
It is nurse Jade's final shift in Barnsley Hospital's casualty department and auxiliary nurse Mike is determined to give her a good send-off. In paediatrics, registrar Dr Nick Mani is seeing a nine-month-old boy who has a very high temperature, while physiotherapist Jovan helps a 90-year-old woman who banged her head in the hospital restaurant.
Documentary filmed inside Barnsley casualty department. Paramedics call to say they are rushing in a critically ill one-day-old baby, a road worker is brought in after having his foot run over by a mini-digger and a woman seeks treatment following a surprising reaction to a beauty treatment. Sister Jane meets one of her heroes when Barnsley cricketing legend Dickie Bird arrives for a follow-up appointment.
Dr Julian Humphrey and Sister Benita Wainwright treat Phil, who has the rare condition aortic dissection, while Dr Humphrey also tries to put a man's dislocated shoulder into place. Consultant Dr Bharath Reddy and junior Dr George Kay are on standby to treat 14-month-old Heaven, who is rushed in with breathing problems, while volunteer Jane keeps the team and patients fed and watered.
A 74-year-old with breathing difficulties is rushed into Barnsley Hospital, and registrar Dr Nick Mani considers placing the patient in a medically-induced coma to stabilise him. Junior doctor Ashleigh Trimble assesses 70-year-old Dave, whose daughter Sarah fears her dad's confusion and loss of appetite are masking a more serious condition.
Russell, a 72-year-old man is rushed into hospital by paramedics suffering from severe chest pains, while Dr Dyfrig Hughes treats Michael, who was brought in by ambulance after falling ten feet from a ladder while cutting hedges. Elsewhere, junior doctor George Kay has some exciting news to share with the team.
Doctors treat an elderly patient rushed into hospital suffering from a racing heartbeat, and a 28-year-old man receives treatment after a motorbike accident. Elsewhere, nurse Richard Jackson meets Graham, a patient with a complex medical history, who has been brought in with the symptoms of a stroke.
With the computer system down, the staff resort to a whiteboard to keep track of everyone. Patients include an elderly man due to fly to Cyprus in two days, a former miner with breathing difficulties, a youngster with a footballing injury and a case of suspected meningitis. Plus, volunteer Jane Allen struggles when tasked with stashing a stationery delivery in the quiet room.
Doctors in the accident and emergency department treat a patient in cardiac arrest. Junior doctor George Kay leads the resus team, while Hannah Ryan steps in to head up the nurses. Meanwhile, cyclist Garry is rushed into hospital after a head-on collision with a metal gate, and elderly patient Larry comes to hospital with his wife Molly after he had a fall at home.
A mini-heatwave results in an influx of patients at Barnsley Hospital. 50-year-old Mark is rushed into the emergency department after an accident involving a garden shredder, while three-year-old Ophelia is brought in by her dad after a mishap with a sun cream bottle. Elsewhere, doctors treat 64-year-old Melvin, who suffers from the incurable lung condition COPD, and 27-year-old Jack is assessed after collapsing at work.
In the first of a new series, doctor Sue Mason and Sister Benita Wainwright prepare resus for Rory, a 56-year-old patient who has been found unconscious at home. Elsewhere, doctor George Kay treats 85-year-old Pearl, who is struggling for breath and has a racing heart, and 10-year-old Koby arrives in the hospital after chopping off the tip of his finger.
One of the department's new junior doctors treats a man with a suspected case of sepsis, that has been triggered by the tracheostomy tube he relies on to breathe. An 84-year-old woman is brought in by ambulance after falling down a flight of stairs and undergoes multiple x-rays to check for broken bones, while a 12-month-old baby needs treatment after having a fit.
There are complications when a woman who suffers from kidney failure is admitted with a heart condition, and two builders are rushed into casualty after a roof collapsed under them. Meanwhile, a 65-year-old Alan goes for a CT scan after an epileptic fit left him with a serious head wound, and doctors treat a 12-year-old boy who has been attacked by a dog.
When the red phone rings in the A&E department of Barnsley Hospital, staff rush to help a woman who has arrived in an ambulance and is struggling to breath. Former showbiz pianist Terry (84) comes in with a badly broken ankle and the fear he may never dance again.
Paramedics rush in Dean, a 30-year-old who has been admitted after being in a serious motorbike collision and may have spinal injuries. Elsewhere, doctors treat a 20-year-old with severe abdominal pain, and a 90-year-old with an injured finger.
The hospital struggles with a huge backlog of untreated patients from the night shift, as staff have a hard time ensuring that everyone id discharged or admitted within 4 hours of arrival. An 85-year-old motorist is treated for a severe head injury after skidding on ice, her car ending up on its roof. A woman who tripped while shopping fears that a broken ankle will jeopardise her plans to go on a cruise.
A toddler is rushed in with suspected sepsis, a life-threatening condition that attacks the organs, and a large team of specialists administer high-strength antibiotics. Elsewhere, advanced nurse practitioner Cheryl is looking after 57-year-old Michael, who has come in with severe abdominal pain, and an 87-year-old woman is rushed in after being knocked over by a car.
Doctors treat Craig, a window-fitter who has fallen from a ladder and has been knocked unconscious. He has a huge gash to the back of his head but the medical staff are concerned he may have also seriously injured his neck and spine. Meanwhile, advanced nurse practitioner Dave Sagol meets 61-year-old June who has been rushed into the hospital with swollen legs and having difficulty breathing.
Junior doctor Patrick's shift starts with an elderly man with a suspected heart attack. John checks over a young man who fell six feet on to concrete. An 81-year-old has accidentally taken double the dose of medication he should have.
A 2-year-old girl is brought in while she deals with dangerously low blood sugar levels and 88-year-old former merchant navy man Bill has heart and breathing problems. Junior doctor Alex Chatburn has his own views on emergency admissions.
Barnsley Hospital's A&E department struggles with too many patients and not enough room for them as they work to treat internal chest wounds, a collapsed lung and a back injury.
The casualty department at Barnsley hospital treats a broken leg from a forklift accident, a debilitating neurological disease, a possible spinal infection, and an injury from a fall.
It's been a busy night at Barnsley Hopsital's casualty department, so when Sister Benita Wainwright arrives to head the shift, the corridors are already packed full of patients.
Paramedics rush in a teenager who has suffered major trauma when his car left the road and hit a tree. A 56-year-old in resus needs their dislocated shoulder popping back into place. An 86-year-old man has complications from 'flu.
Barnsley Casualty faces a tough shift, with no children's beds available across the whole of Yorkshire the department is filling up with children. A man may have spinal injuries after being the passenger in a high speed crash.
The emergency department is bursting at the seams as patient numbers have rocketed to more than 300 a day. An 85-year-old woman is rushed in struggling to breath. A 48-year-old is having breathing problems after a fall.
A trainee nurse assesses a 49-year-old man rushed in by ambulance. A 58-year-old woman has a life-threatening allergic reaction to nuts. An 86-year-old man has an arm injury. Dr Julian Humphrey has some big news for the staff.
As the documentary series returns for a 5th series the team at Barnsley Hospital continue to work to help the ill and injured of South Yorkshire, aiding patients suffering from heart attacks, road traffic collisions and allergic reactions.
The Casualty Department of Barnsley Hospital rushes to help the ailing such as a patient who has suffered a heart attack and one with chainsaw wounds as they serve the South Yorkshire community.
A fire alarm goes off, Sister Benita must prepare the whole department for evacuation. A man with potential spinal injuries is given pain relief while waiting for scan results. A woman needs an emergency operation to remove a blood clot.
A man named Terry, who fell off a roof and is seriously injured, needs help. A man named Jeff is brought in by ambulance after his car flipped onto its side.
A high call-out for ambulances has resulted in paramedics queuing with patients in the corridor at Barnsley Casualty. The team must decide who is seen and who can wait. Priority is given to two patients struggling to breathe.
Return of the documentary following the work of emergency teams in the A&E department of Barnsley Hospital. A two-year-old with dangerously low blood sugar is rushed in. Caring for her is Paediatric Sister Kate Ellis, who reveals what it feels like when a child is brought in. Junior doctor Jake Mullen assesses 44-year-old Kay, who arrives at the hospital with flu-like symptoms. He runs the risk of contracting a highly contagious strain of flu while treating her.
Cameras follow Barnsley Hospital’s Casualty department as they work together to help the ill and injured of South Yorkshire. There’s a bedside view of heart attacks, road traffic collisions and allergic reactions and we see the team as they treat multiple injuries caused by objects ranging from chainsaws to tractors and everything in between.
Barnsley Hospital’s casualty department is in the middle of one of the worst storms in decades. Nurse Chloe treats 88-year-old Enid, who has been knocked over by high-speed winds and has a severe open head wound. She needs to assess Enid quickly in case she’s suffered a head trauma. Meanwhile, consultant doctor Mason and registrar doctor Staunton meet 44-year-old Darren. He has been rushed in suffering from severe chest pains and a rapid heartbeat.
Sister Vicky battles a doctor shortage and a high influx of walk-in patients – a perfect storm that means she needs to call on her years of experience to keep the shift on track. Seventy-year-old Fred is blue-lighted in having suffered a serious fall at home, but with a shortage of doctors in the department, he’s taken straight for an urgent x-ray after which he’s transferred to the care of Dr Tom Hawthorne.
At Barnsley Hospital, Sister Jane helps a man who has been arrested for being drunk and disorderly – despite being verbally abused by him. Meanwhile, volunteer Jane steps in and supports the team by caring for a young man who is showing signs of drug misuse.
When a key member of staff calls in sick at the last minute, Sister Rachael’s dream of a smooth shift disappears. Instead, she has to manage a department overflowing with patients, and struggle with staff shortages, meaning longer waiting times, and no available beds.
Every bed in the department is occupied, but there are still 20 patients waiting for the next one to be vacated. Lead Nurse Steph is already struggling to manage the mounting number of patients when the emergency alarm sounds and all available staff must head to resus to help a fitting patient.
It’s another gruelling shift for the team at Barnsley Hospital’s casualty department. Juggling a backlog of walk-in patients and a constant stream of new ambulance emergencies, they’re struggling to keep waiting times down. In the hospital car park, paramedics rush to help 67-year-old Pauline who’s fallen out of her car after getting her foot tangled in her handbag strap.
A 17-year-old arrives after falling from his bike and suffering a fit. Consultant Liz needs to find out if a broken neck is the cause of his arm numbness. In the hub, Sister Jane is struggling to manage the high volume of patients, not just those arriving by ambulance, but walk-ins too. One such walk-in is Johnathan, a 41-year-old recovering addict, who has infected ulcers on both legs.
It’s another busy day for the casualty team with patient numbers unusually high. Sister Rachel is running the shift, and she’s under pressure with a shortage of cubicles – to make matters worse, IT systems start to fail across the hospital
A former miner is brought in as he is struggling to breathe, while Sister Jane is battling a seemingly never-ending stream of emergency patients in the hub. Eighty-four-year-old Anthony has a suspected broken shoulder but, as he is also the carer of his vulnerable wife, Clinical Practitioner Chantelle needs to balance what is best for her patient with his caring duties at home.
There are no available beds in Barnsley Hospital’s A&E department, while lead nurse Kelly is struggling with a backlog of ambulances waiting with patients needing treatment. In Resus, 86-year-old Grahame has been rushed in with severe chest pains and blood in his mucus and after assessing him, Dr Staunton needs a conversation with him – in private.
Advanced clinical practitioner Chantelle orders an urgent CT scan to asssess whether 79-year-old John has sustained any brain damage after falling at home and cracking his head. To complicate matters, John has a large cancerous growth on his cheek that has also been caught during the fall.
As the documentary returns for a 7th series, the heatwave adds to the stress at Barnsley Casualty unit. 50-year-old Michael is brought in after collapsing at home and a patient in pain is afraid of needles.
There is a spike in Covid-19 cases at Barnsley Casualty and with positive cases flooding in, pressure mounts. Fifty-year-old Richard is rushed in with severe burns across one side of his body.
This week in the casualty department at Barnsley Hospital, A patient with a stomach ache suddenly goes into labour, sister Vicky has to perform CPR, and volunteer Jane is determined to solve a missing cutlery mystery.
Following the dedicated team at Barnsley A&E who need to be ready for anything.
A patient is rushed into hospital suffering from serious burns, and he needs to be doused with water to try and stop the burns spreading further on his body. Meanwhile, a 74-year-old woman needs an emergency procedure after having a fall at home, and a nine-year-old girl has an X-Ray on her hand to check for any signs of a break
The waiting room in Barnsley Casualty is overflowing today: Resus is crowded and there are no spare beds in the hospital. Sister Jane, who’s running the hub, will have to juggle patients to make room for new emergencies.
Patients include 87-year-old Ralph, who is struggling to breathe, Sallie, an 83-year-old rushed in after having a fall, and Karina who's dislocated her shoulder for the fifth time.
During a busy shift in Resus, a 58-year-old woman arrives by ambulance with a dangerously fast heart rate, and another patient arrives following a suspected drug overdose.
The IT systems have failed, causing chaos, but Casualty still need to treat a motorcycle courier who's had a head-on collision, and a man with severe abdominal pains.
After being knocked off his motorbike on his way to work, 62-year-old Peter is brought and is taken straight into resus, where Dr Chris Yeoman takes the lead on his care. Peter's blood pressure is dangerously low and he's also badly damaged his ankle so he's taken for an urgent CT scan. In Paediatrics, an ambulance rushes in with five-year-old Ruby, who's suffered multiple epileptic seizures and has a high temperature.
No image (yet). « Previous Ep. Next Ep. » It's a hectic start to the afternoon shift for Sister Benita, who's running the hub on her first week back from maternity leave. An ambulance arrives with 75-year-old Barbara, who was rushed in after collapsing in her garden, while Dr Josh Gemmill tends to 78-year-old former miner David, who has a large haematoma on his arm.
Amna, 24, fell face first after collapsing at work and paramedics are concerned about the extent of her head and spinal injuries, so she needs to be urgently assessed. Diabetic David, 53, woke up struggling to breathe with a severely swollen throat, but with his condition worsening he urgently needs to be moved to resus.
Paramedics bring in a woman who has an incurable lung disease known as COPD and is struggling to breathe. Eighty-year-old Michael has walked in after he fell running for a bus and banged his head and goes to the top of Dr Chris Yeoman's list.
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