Emergency Helicopter Medics
Cameras followed doctors and paramedics from three of England's Air Ambulance regions (five regions in series 4) through their daily routine of being called out to patients who have suffered major trauma. Every episode features four such incidents, plus a final update on the progress of the four patients and a post-hospital interview with one of the four. Most incidents are divided into three phases: the call-out and flight to the incident, often with difficulties in locating the patient or finding a landing site; treating any life-threatening or limb-threatening conditions the patient has on-site; and transporting the patient rapidly to a suitable hospital plus a hand-over to hospital staff. One-on-one interviews with the medical staff about the nature of the injuries are interspersed, and a narrator provides information too. Other segments focus on the pilots who are often seen cleaning or checking the aircraft; on the camaraderie within the team; or on dealing with the stresses of the job.
- 2018-2024
- 6 seasons
- Documentary, Reality
Cameras followed doctors and paramedics from three of England's Air Ambulance regions (five regions in series 4) through their daily routine of being called out to patients who have suffered major trauma. Every episode features four such incidents, plus a final update on the progress of the four patients and a post-hospital interview with one of the four. Most incidents are divided into three phases: the call-out and flight to the incident, often with difficulties in locating the patient or finding a landing site; treating any life-threatening or limb-threatening conditions the patient has on-site; and transporting the patient rapidly to a suitable hospital plus a hand-over to hospital staff. One-on-one interviews with the medical staff about the nature of the injuries are interspersed, and a narrator provides information too. Other segments focus on the pilots who are often seen cleaning or checking the aircraft; on the camaraderie within the team; or on dealing with the stresses of the job.
Season 2 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
47 mins
The heli-medics battle to save 48-year-old Paul as he suffers a series of heart attacks, and a seriously injured cyclist is rescued from a mountainside.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
47 mins
The air ambulance teams race to help mountain biker Rob in the Cumbrian mountains, off-road motorbiker Dean, who's taken a nasty tumble, and 15-year-old Robbie, who's fallen from a cliff.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
In Oxfordshire a motocross collision leaves 12-year-old Lewis with a broken thighbone. Paraglider Lukasz is treated for multiple fractures after a crash on the Cumbrian coast.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
Helen is trapped in her car after a crash on the A66. Golfer Michael has collapsed with a suspected cardiac arrest. Jamie, who's 15, has fallen 10 feet and has a broken jaw and possible spinal injury.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
The air ambulance teams cut short an appearance at a charity event in Suffolk to treat a dirtbiker who's crashed at speed. Another off-road motorbiker breaks his thigh in the Pennines.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
Helicopter medics are diverted from a training mission to help Deyon, who's trapped in his car after a crash in the country. Meanwhile, Anthony needs specialist attention after a motorbike accident.
Episode 7
Episode #2.7
Malcolm, who has had a cardiac arrest, is put under emergency anaesthetic on a hospital helipad. Helicopter medics rush to help elderly driver Bill after his car flips in Whitley Bay.
Episode 8
Episode #2.8
The helicopter medics battle bad weather in Cumbria to reach injured 70-year-old hill-walker Jenny. Scott's attempts at DIY land him in trouble, and biker Ronald needs urgent treatment after a crash.
Episode 9
Episode #2.9
Helicopter medics fly to help teenage mountain biker Steven. A multi-vehicle collision in Bedford leaves 32-year-old Ashley with potentially life-changing injuries.