Channel 5’s Casualty 24/7 goes behind the doors of Barnsley casualty department this Wednesday, July 2, at 9:00 PM GMT, taking a direct look at a hospital facing a patient surge. In Season 9 Episode 16, Sister Rachel is put to the test as ambulances arrive back-to-back, filling the emergency room with a constant flow of cases.
The episode follows the urgent work of the staff as they deal with a packed ward. One patient, 54-year-old Lynne, arrives with a suspected broken hip after a fall, requiring an immediate X-ray. The pressure is on, and the medics need to move fast. It is also a bittersweet shift for Dr. Mullen, as this marks his final time on duty. He treats patients for a wide range of ailments, from infected ulcers to chemical ingestion.
Casualty 24/7 continues to deliver the unvarnished reality of emergency medicine. It is a constant battle against the clock and an unpredictable flow of injuries and illnesses.