Channel 5’s A&E After Dark reveals the intense reality of Birmingham’s emergency care for gunshot victims
Birmingham: So, there’s this new episode of A&E After Dark on Channel 5 that’s really eye-opening. It shows what goes down in the A&E at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, especially when they’re treating gun and knife crime victims. It’s pretty intense, and they’re calling Birmingham the ‘gun crime capital of Britain’ now.
The show highlights how the hospital staff deal with a surge in firearms offenses, which have shot up by 86% in just a year. Can you believe that? It’s wild to see how these doctors and nurses handle such brutal situations every single day.
You can hear one medic calling it ‘carnage’ while a victim is screaming after a stabbing. It’s really raw. Dr. Jake, who runs the resus department, mentions that they’re dealing with a lot of serious cases all at once. He even says, “the department is on fire a bit,” which really paints a picture of the chaos.
He talks about having a full corridor and not enough space to work, all while trying to save lives. One of the most shocking parts is when they treat a guy with a bullet near his spine. Thankfully, the scans show no spinal injury, which is a relief for the patient.
The show gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work these A&E staff put in, especially during the night shifts. It’s a real eye-opener to see the life-and-death decisions they make under pressure.
If you’re interested, you can catch the show on Channel 5’s sister channel, 5Star, at 9pm on Thursday. It’s definitely worth a watch!
