Medical Emergency

A champion water skier’s career could be over after she crashes during a competition, fixing Mum’s fence was never meant to be dangerous and paramedics respond to a child in desperate need after a shocking car accident.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, a single mum’s life hangs in the balance after a high speed head-on accident, a little boy’s day at his grand mothers ends in hospital and a skateboarder is confused and disorientated after a fall.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, doctors have to stop a man’s heart, a four-year-old has dropped an axe on his toe and a professional jockey has a horrendous accident.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, a swimmer is pulled from a pool without a heart beat, a young child is in need of urgent medical help and a kitchen nightmare has landed a young mum in emergency.

This week on Medical Emergency, an elderly woman suffers head injuries after being struck by a bus, a semi-trailer crash could result in the loss of a leg and a motorcycling accident may signal the end of a career.

An air ambulance paramedic rescues his boss while Beijing Olympic hopeful Christian undergoes intensive heart surgery.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, a 30-year-old motorcyclist arrives at The Alfred with a broken leg while a 20-year-old athlete is admitted with suspected heart failure.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, a teen learner driver is admitted to The Alfred after an accident while Shane goes into surgery for a suspected ruptured appendix.

This week on Medical Emergency, Richard undergoes surgery for his dangerously stretched aorta while paramedics go to the aid of a youth involved in a drunken teenage brawl.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, crash victim Tony receives a skin graft while ice hockey player Vlad is admitted after being rendered unconscious.

Paramedics rush a 59-year-old man, suffering from what appears to be a heart attack, to the ER. Meanwhile, doctors treat two victims from a horrific car accident.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, chemical burn patient Craig remains in an induced coma while the air ambulance rushes a car-crash victim to The Alfred.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, doctors hurry to intubute chemical burn patient Craig while ambulance workers aid an elderly woman trapped in her house after fracturing her hip in a fall.

This week on MEDICAL EMERGENCY, Kerang train crash patient Vicki undergoes surgery to her shattered face while a 42-year-old male arrives at The Alfred with severe chemical burns across his face and body.

The ER staff prepare for the worst case scenarios when they are informed of a train crash. Meanwhile, a one-year-old is rushed by ambulance after having trouble breathing.

In tonight’s episode of MEDICAL EMERGENCY, a 17-year-old learner driver has suffered serious injuries following a high-speed collision and time is critical in getting a young epileptic boy to doctors before he suffers brain damage.

In tonight’s episode of Medical Emergency, time is critical in rescuing a man trapped inside his truck after a horrific accident, and a woman arrives in the emergency department suffering from debilitating pain from a condition that is surprisingly common. And we revisit Margaret after her eye surgery. Have surgeons managed to save her sight?

In tonight’s episode of MEDICAL EMERGENCY, Air Ambulance paramedics respond to two critical motorbike accidents in difficult mountainous terrain. And we revisit speedway champion Shaun, who suffered spinal injuries in a devastating accident.

In tonight’s episode of MEDICAL EMERGENCY, a speedway champion is delivered to The Alfred after a devastating accident, and we revisit Trent, who underwent major surgery to reattach his severed fingers.

A Jehovah’s Witness continues to face a life-threatening decision, a meatworker with horrific injuries. A 66 year-old man is unconscious and in a critical condition after suffering a suspected stroke. Back in Fast Track, Adam’s head is being stitched up after a flying golf club incident and 3-year-old Molly waits to see a doctor after having a nasty fall.

Paramedics arrive at The Alfred with a racing car driver who has been involved in an accident while defending his third Victorian title.

Doctors perform a live kidney transplant, while Kevin's extraordinary act of generosity changes the life of his seventeen-year-old step-daughter.

A truck driver is flown to The Alfred after a horrific car accident. Then, a step-father prepares to donate a kidney to his seventeen-year-old step-daughter.

Doctors complete the final and most crucial stage of Darren's elbow reconstruction. Then, a cruise ship makes an unexpected stop in Melbourne with eight passengers in need of hospital treatment.

A young man battles with life threatening injuries after a high speed, head-on collision. Then, a welder's elbow requires a full reconstruction after a devastating industrial accident.

An accident on the snow fields could be very serious for a twenty-year-old woman. Then, paramedics attend to a woman who fainted on a train and is showing signs of diabetic ketoacidosis - a potentially fatal complication.

Surgeons discover something unexpected when they investigate a personal trainer's suspected appendicitis. Then, an independent 94-year-old arrives with a serious injury to his knee which could result in the loss of his mobility.

A self-confessed 'needle phobic' is treated for tetanus; a personal trainer arrives with suspected appendicitis.

Paramedics rush a man to the ER after a petrol drum explodes in his face. Meanwhile, a stubborn young patient refuses to take her medication.

A football player's future is put in doubt after a hard tackle. Plus, a home renovator presents to the ER after a fall from a ladder.

A horse rider is admitted to the ER after a bad fall; a woman presents with severe tonsillitis; an elderly man is rushed to the Alfred following a car accident.

A farmer is air lifted to the Alfred after a half-tonne hay bale falls on his head. Plus, a Hollywood stunt-bike rider is brought into emergency.

The lives of the staff at the Alfred Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre in Melbourne.

A cheeky two-year-old learns that hairclips really aren't for eating. Plus, a man presents with a swollen eye that may turn out to be more serious than he thought.

A child is examined for a possible brain injury. Plus, a young woman is brought into the ER with what could be a life-threatening headache.

A middle-aged man receives a life-changing heart transplant. Plus, a young man arrives in the ER with severe burns.

A young AFL player faces a painful relocation and a woman presents to the ER with blood coming from her eyes.

The lives of the patients and staff at the Alfred Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre in Melbourne.

A camping holiday turns bad when a 4WD plummets 100m down a hillside. Plus, an industrial worker treated earlier finds out if his eyesight will be affected by the chemical accident.

A workplace accident leaves a man with solidified polyethylene covering his face and eyes. Meanwhile, a car accident leaves a woman with serious head injuries.

A violent attack in broad daylight leaves a woman with five stab wounds to her back; a young patient is reunited with her boyfriend.

A construction worker fights for his life after falling into concrete; a young woman involved in a car accident arrives by helicopter.

Paramedics treat a woman who has collapsed at a concert and a car accident involving a family; a young dancer presents to the ER with a serve allergic reaction.

A serious car accident sees a young Swedish backpacker present to the ER in a critical condition; an acrobatic circus performer arrives with an injury that could end his career.

An elderly man presents to the ER complaining of dizziness, unaware he's critically ill; behind the scenes with the Metropolitan Ambulance Service.

A bizarre freak accident sees a 21-year-old salesman preparing for open-heart surgery; an old patient returns to the ER.

The Ambo's attend to a three-year-old suffering breathing difficulties, and an assault victim, while a motorcycle accident victim presents to ER.

Follows a day in the life of register Dr Deborah Bernstein as she attends to patients in the emergency department of Melbourne's Alfred Hospital.