Spotlight falls again on King’s College trauma unit in C4 documentary
A documentary series featuring the work of London’s Major Trauma Network, including the trauma team at King’s College Hospital, is back on screens from today.
Emergency returns for a third series, and covers compelling, real-life stories of seriously injured patients, and the highly-skilled and compassionate clinical teams who come together to provide innovative treatment and life-saving care.
The series looks at each vital intervention, starting with the work of emergency responders and then on to A&E teams, surgical specialists, critical care support and rehabilitation therapists.
Ibraheim El-Daly, consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, who features in Emergency, said: “The series demonstrates perfectly what our NHS is all about – access to round-the-clock, expert, life-saving care for anyone who needs it – not only trauma patients but anyone who requires medical care, which is not the case in all parts of the world.
“London’s Major Trauma Network is unique in that it brings key clinical specialities together to give the most seriously unwell patients the very best chance of survival and a meaningful recovery. It’s something I am very proud to be a part of.”
Dr Malcolm Tunnicliff, clinical director for major trauma and consultant in emergency medicine at King’s, Camberwell, added: “The major trauma service at King’s treats some of the most unwell patients in south-east England.
“From injuries sustained in road traffic accidents and falls to stab wounds and serious assaults, our team of specialists are here 24/7 to care for the critically injured patients who need us most.”
In April 2010, London became the first area in the UK to implement a regional major trauma system, ensuring the highest-quality care for its population of 10 million people. Since then, the Major Trauma Network has established a world-leading reputation for improving survival of the most seriously injured patients.
It is a unique network of 39 hospitals, led by Major Trauma Centres at King’s College Hospital together with St Mary’s Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and St George’s Hospital, alongside 35 Major Trauma Units, such as those featured in Emergency at North Middlesex Hospital and Kent’s William Harvey Hospital.
The network also comprises ambulance services, such as the London Ambulance Service, and air ambulance services, including London’s Air Ambulance, both of which feature in the series.
Series 3 of Emergency will broadcast every evening on Channel 4 at 9pm from Monday until Thursday and will be available to watch on All4.
Pictured top: Ibraheim El-Daly – who features in Emergency (Picture: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)