Also known as: GSW to abdomen
22-year-old male gunshot victim brought to ED, immediately sent to surgery. Mentioned as part of the opening teaching scene showing the volume of trauma cases Chicago Med handles.
Also known as: Pneumonia from inhaling vomit
Dr. Bella Rowan, Will Halstead's former mentor and teacher, is brought from long-term care with aspiration pneumonia. She develops multiple organ failure and acute renal failure. Will struggles with treatment decisions before ultimately choosing comfort care and extubation.
Also known as: Narrowing of the aorta
13-year-old Brandon undergoes coarctation repair surgery with Dr. Rhodes. Post-operatively, the graft kinks causing re-coarctation and loss of blood flow to his left arm. Rhodes performs a risky carotid subclavian bypass to save the arm rather than placing a stent that would require amputation.
Also known as: Eating disorder causing stomach perforation
Naval aviator Sean Adams presents with fainting spells, low energy, and confusion. Workup reveals profound anemia, massive upper GI bleed from gastric ulcer, and chronic esophageal erosions. Dr. Charles diagnoses Pica with compulsive gasoline ingestion. Charles reports him to the FAA, ending his pilot career.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Dr. Rowan develops acute renal failure as part of her multi-organ failure from aspiration pneumonia. Will orders dialysis but ultimately decides on comfort care.
Also known as: Stomach ulcer
Large gastric ulcer discovered during endoscopy after Sean Adams collapses with massive upper GI bleed, caused by chronic gasoline ingestion.