24 Hours in A&E

S09:E07 - Love Thy Neighbour

48-year-old train driver Andy is rushed to A&E after falling twelve feet from a tree while cutting branches. Andy landed on his feet and has badly fractured both ankles. He doesn’t have any sensation in his feet and doctors are concerned that the damage may have caused life-changing damage to critical nerves and blood vessels in his feet and legs. Medics decide to cut the skin on his calves to relieve dangerous swelling and Andy will need major surgery. 59-year-old Angela has come to St George’s with her husband Antoni. She has a history of heart disease and her heart has been beating at over 150 bpm for eight hours, risking stroke and other complications. Cardiologist Dr Arun’s attempts to bring down Angela's pulse using a powerful drug aren’t successful, so he decides to electrically shock her heart to reset it. Meanwhile 3-year-old Shane has come to A&E after falling off a trampoline at his grandma Marion’s house. His sister Milly thinks Shane is faking it, but it turns out Shane has broken his leg and it will need to be put in a cast.