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Doctors try to stop a life-threatening allergic reaction

Sister Vicky has a busy shift ahead as a full resus sees 73-year-old Jim arrive, having been found unresponsive on his sofa, and 54-year-old Diane has a life-threatening allergic reaction; doctors must urgently reduce swelling in her tongue before her airway is blocked off. Four-year-old Rupert's arm injury requires urgent care in paediatrics