Also known as: Cold exposure
Eight-year-old boy who fell through ice into a frozen river, experiencing severe hypothermia with core temperature of 27°C and cardiac arrest. Treatment involves warming with lung lavage and peritoneal lavage until bypass becomes available.
Also known as: Heart attack
58-year-old man who suffered a STEMI after jumping into the frozen river to save Dustin. Initially planned for CABG, but develops cardiogenic shock and is found to have a ventricular septal defect from necrosis requiring emergency surgical repair.
Also known as: Hole in the heart
Acquired VSD resulting from necrosis after myocardial infarction, requiring emergency surgical repair. Dr. Rhodes recognizes the subtle discoloration indicating the defect based on a previous missed case.
Also known as: Functional neurological symptom disorder
15-year-old boy presents with left-sided paralysis initially thought to be stroke. After negative MRI and investigation, diagnosis reveals conversion disorder - physical manifestation of psychological distress over being forced to move away from his friend. Creates conflict between Dr. Halstead and Dr. Choi over treatment approach.
Also known as: Broken rib
Kevin's initial presentation involves a broken rib and bruised kidney from falling down stairs while carrying heavy books. This injury is part of the broader diagnostic mystery that ultimately reveals conversion disorder.
Also known as: Completed suicide
The episode centers on the aftermath of resident Dr. Wheeler's suicide, which affects all staff members. The episode explores how he had been asking for help from Dr. Reese and showing signs of distress, but no one recognized the severity. This drives the emotional core of the episode and affects multiple character decisions.
Also known as: Heart failure from brain injury
Mr. Kessler develops cardiogenic shock with dropping blood pressure requiring emergency balloon pump placement before surgical repair of his ventricular septal defect.