Severe Trauma and Critical Cases: New Episode of “A&E After Dark” (5STAR, Thursday, January 30, 2025)

Channel 5 Medical Documentary

Just when you thought it was safe to eat dinner, 5STAR returns with another dose of visceral medical drama in “A&E After Dark.” This week, the staff at Hull Royal Infirmary’s A&E department brace themselves for another night shift filled with the unpredictable and often unsettling realities of emergency medicine.

Among the cases featured in this episode is a man with severed fingers. It’s the kind of injury that immediately grabs your attention. Elsewhere, a farmer arrives with badly injured hands, adding to the already considerable workload of the medical team. It’s a testament to their professionalism and skill that they manage to handle these intense situations with such apparent calm.

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As if mangled extremities weren’t enough, the episode also features a patient suffering a suspected heart attack. The sudden shift from traumatic injuries to potential cardiac arrest underscores the breadth of medical emergencies A&E staff must be prepared to confront at a moment’s notice. “A&E After Dark” continues to offer a gripping, unvarnished look at the front lines of the NHS. It’s a show that simultaneously makes you appreciate the dedication of healthcare workers and question your life choices.

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“A&E After Dark” airs Thursday, January 30 at 9pm on 5STAR.

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