Also known as: Broken pelvis
18-year-old male involved in DUI car crash with bilateral pubic rami fractures and free fluid in belly, requiring emergency surgery and blood transfusion. The case drives conflict around forced blood draws and Maggie's arrest.
Also known as: Smoke inhalation
Police officer who inhaled smoke while clearing the house after the DUI crash, requiring airway management and intubation in trauma bay.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Infant initially misdiagnosed with Shaken Baby Syndrome but actually had intracranial hemorrhage from in utero injury (car accident at 30 weeks gestation) that re-bled, causing seizures and developmental concerns. Mother wrongly accused of child abuse before correct diagnosis discovered.
Also known as: Depression
43-year-old lawyer with endogenous depression who stepped in front of a car in a suicide attempt, disguised as an accident. Dr. Charles placed him on psychiatric hold and eventually got him to admit his depression and agree to treatment.
Also known as: Knee injury with fluid
Presenting complaint for the patient who attempted suicide - knee injury with fluid that served as cover for the psychiatric emergency.
Also known as: Blood clot in lung
Off-screen complication for the DNR patient suing Dr. Halstead - had a PE four days prior requiring heparin, which revealed she was on placebo in her cancer drug trial.
Also known as: Depression
Dr. Charles reveals to his therapist that he has been off his antidepressant medications for 10 days and is experiencing return of depressive symptoms, requiring medication adjustment.