An upcoming episode of Paramedics on Scene airs on BBC Scotland on Sunday, May 26, 2024. In this eigth installment of the fifth season, ambulance crews face a range of challenging situations, from potentially life-threatening emergencies to reluctant patients.
The episode captures the relentless work of Scotland’s paramedics as they respond to various medical emergencies. In Hawick, an ambulance crew, accompanied by a student paramedic, races to attend to a woman experiencing severe chest pain. They must quickly assess whether she is having a heart attack and provide the necessary treatment. Meanwhile, in Oban, a woman suffers a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a bee, requiring urgent medical attention.
The Paramedics also attend to a child in Peterhead who has hit his head but is reluctant to let them examine his injury. They must carefully persuade him to allow them to assess the extent of his injury and ensure his safety. Additionally, the crew receives a call about a person in the water in Fraserburgh, leading to a potential race against time.
While all this unfolds, call handlers in South Queensferry and Inverness provide crucial support over the phone. They guide a distressed caller through performing chest compressions on a patient, offering vital assistance until the ambulance arrives on the scene.
Paramedics on Scene: Season 5 Episode 8 airs on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. on BBC Scotland.
