Children's lives in the balance at NHS paediatric intensive care unit | This is the NHS

Evelina paediatric intensive care unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London treats the sickest children in the south east. Every case that comes through the doors is a matter of life or death, from major infant cardiac surgery to critical trauma cases. With so much at stake in tiny bodies, the unit attracts some of the best and most dedicated doctors in the NHS. Dr Ranj Singh shows us around.

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[JoyLangston]

The way that first baby crying and breathing 😭 I cried so much... my chest hurts.. please I need to know if that poor precious little one is now doing ok 😩🙏🏼

[BenjaminLee]

that baby's face made me feel like i wished i could make everything better for him to see his innocent smile.

[LinaSuon]

The first baby eyes😢😢😢😢got me in the feel I just wanted to hug him and hold him.

[perlestaomosowofa]

That was so hard to watch. I'm so thankful that God has sent such intelligent and caring ppl to help those precious babies.

[martinlaird]

I'm guessing he's a registrar. But that young Paeds trainee genuinely has one of the most fantastic patient manners I've ever seen. You can tell he genuinely cares and is fascinated by his specialty. Can only wish a guy like that all the very best.

[annafoster]

My baby went into cardiac arrest and turned blue and lifeless in my arms; she has a heart arrhythmia disorder called svt. We are so lucky to have amazing doctors like these to save innocent lives 💕

[sarahrh]

That was 2 years ago i hope he is now a happy and healthy 2 year old

[nothanks]

That was a difficult watch, but unfortunately these things do happen and the people who work there are heroes! They deserve a footballers wage. It's nice to hear that all the babies in this video were/are getting better.
If anyone from NHS is reading this comment; you truly are an angel.

[shineshinevulnana]

How strong they are, parents, doctors, familys and of course the baby 💗
My heart really hurt to seeing this video

[carolj]

Children should not suffer or get sick... May God bless them

[Ocinneade]

Please tell me that baby in the beginning is ok. It was so sad.

[jikovincentdurr]

that baby in the beginning real truly grapped my spirit God bless. Jesus 😓

[ashnkksmom]

I worked in at a newborn and pediatric intensive care units in a level one regional hospital and even though it was some of my the hardest days working it was also the greatest days too. Knowing that you helped a one pound baby live and leave the unit kept you going through those days where you lost a child or got a child from the ER being so sick or injured you were up all night wondering if they made it through the night. I would love to go to work each day because to me that was the greatest place to work.

[megaladonrockband]

My heart goes out to the parents of baby Zachary. Breaks my heart to see how sick he is.

[Julian-uxsm]

My heart melted seeing the baby cry 😢

[Ianjcarroll]

A wonderful health service you have in the NHS. Hold on to it with all your might.

[dona]

I have to say people of UK are lucky to have such a great healthcare system.

[Overly_nourished_entity]

Oh my word, these people are such heros to work in this kind of job. I hope these little ones are living happy lives!!

[lourdesmurilloquintana]

It takes a very ESPECIAL kind of person to do such a painfully emotional kind of job❤

[ishalinee]

i cried so much at the beginning of this video 😭 hope the baby is doing fine now❤️