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Saving Lives in Leeds

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purpleme12 · 04/03/2023 22:49

Did anyone watch this?

That hand transplant!

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Toddlerteaplease · 13/04/2023 16:19

To be honest, I can't help
Wondering if that is being a bit hyped up for the cameras. I work in a children's hospital, very similar to Leeds and we do the same surgeries. On the day cancellations for elective surgeries is actually quite rare. As it washers resources, so they will to everything possible to get them done.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 13/04/2023 14:45

Yes, but if that reflects what our highly trained clinicians are actually doing, we should know that.

LIZS · 13/04/2023 14:34

Agree balance of editing has shifted more towards conversations about beds and cancellations than the medical science.

Toddlerteaplease · 13/04/2023 13:57

Must admit I'm getting a bit bored of this series now, and all the repetitive bed issues. Yes we know is an issue. Can we see more of the surgery and the patients!

purpleme12 · 12/04/2023 22:07

The constant cancelling of operations purely because of beds is so depressing and i'm only watching

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purpleme12 · 02/04/2023 21:26

Benji is so cute!

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fourhours · 30/03/2023 22:19

FoxtrotOscarFoxtrotOscar · 30/03/2023 09:52

I really enjoy hearing the decision-making and thinking behind order of priorities.
The hand surgeon (minus a finger himself) is so lovely. I hope that young girl has a good outcome.

Yes I've always wondered how things work behind the scenes so I have found it fascinating, hoepfully the ICU cardiac trial continued to be successful.

fourhours · 30/03/2023 22:18

Just caught up on last nights episode and I'm in awe and tears after each one! At modern medicine, the dedication shown from the surgeons through such shit days and the skill and understanding from everyone involved.

I really really hate what has been allowed to happen to the NHS.

Spck · 30/03/2023 22:01

It’s a fabulous programme - we need to protect our NHS. The skills of the surgeons are awe inspiring.

longtompot · 30/03/2023 11:13

It is a good series, though very much like the Hospital series that was on previously.
It is incredible what surgeons can do. I too loved the surgeon having his cup of tea through the long straw/tube and how appreciative he was for it. It's a hell of a long time to sit working on one patient.

FoxtrotOscarFoxtrotOscar · 30/03/2023 09:52

I really enjoy hearing the decision-making and thinking behind order of priorities.
The hand surgeon (minus a finger himself) is so lovely. I hope that young girl has a good outcome.

Toddlerteaplease · 26/03/2023 22:30

@FixTheBone I agree. We had Hospital filmed in my hospital and on my ward. It was really strange. And someone I knew was on the opening credits. Still not quite lived down my appearance on it. 🫣

WimbourneWasps · 26/03/2023 21:47

@FixTheBone it's even weirder seeing yourself in the background!!! Thank god for masks 😂

FixTheBone · 26/03/2023 20:07

I trained and worked with a lot of the people on this program, particularly the orthopaedic surgeons and theatre teams - all amazing people, I think they all come across really well, and just as I remember them all - brings back good memories!

Very weird watching people you know on TV though!

purpleme12 · 25/03/2023 23:11

Oh ok I thought it was a special straw!

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purpleme12 · 25/03/2023 22:23

The surgeon drinking tea through a straw under his mask made me smile

It wasn't a straw, it was oxygen tubing. I had to laugh at that!

purpleme12 · 25/03/2023 22:30

Was really hard to read about Trevor 😢

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purpleme12 · 25/03/2023 22:30

The bed situation is really frustrating me and I'm only watching

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purpleme12 · 25/03/2023 22:23

The surgeon drinking tea through a straw under his mask made me smile

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Wombatbum · 25/03/2023 21:42

Just watched the episode about Brooklyn, can’t stop thinking about him and his dad

Toddlerteaplease · 22/03/2023 22:21

The hospital program also on BBC is practically identical. And has bed issues in every episode. Makes me think that the system my Hospital is actually working quite well. Though we hated it at first. Cancellations are now rare. Having said that there is little leeway. If patients recover slower than expected it dies screw things up a bit.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 22/03/2023 22:10

Indeed. Poor chap.

I don't recall another documentary like this showing the problems with beds. What a waste of the consultants' time to be having to haggle for beds for their patients.

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FoxtrotOscarFoxtrotOscar · 22/03/2023 22:05

What a great programme.
Terrible outcome for Trevor.
Rest in peace.

Toddlerteaplease · 19/03/2023 21:49

Found it. That poor family. How on earth have they found the strength to go on.

purpleme12 · 19/03/2023 21:08

I watched it on iPlayer yesterday

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