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Chicago Med

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Season 3, Episode 10

8 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Collapsed lung

HemothoraxHypotension

A young man suffers a gunshot wound to the right chest causing a collapsed lung, requiring needle decompression in the field and chest tube placement. He develops significant hemothorax (blood in chest cavity) during treatment.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: 19-year-old gunshot victim

Also known as: Gunshot wound to artery

HemorrhageHypotension

Miguel Garcia sustains a gunshot wound through the left clavicle that damages the subclavian artery. Dr. Choi performs an innovative temporary repair using a zip tie and suture to control bleeding before surgical repair. The patient is revealed to be shot by Barry's bullet.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: Miguel Garcia

Also known as: Heart attack

Coronary artery disease requiring bypass

Margo, a woman Dr. Rhodes had a one-night stand with, presents with chest pain and is found to have had a mild heart attack with significant coronary disease. She requires coronary artery bypass surgery but is removed from Dr. Rhodes' care due to conflict of interest. Cocaine use is detected in her system.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: Margo Dimilio
Uterine bleedingRisk of metastasis if untreated

Lindsay, a 14-year-old girl in a legally sanctioned marriage, is found to have a malignant tumor (choriocarcinoma) in her uterus following a prior miscarriage. She ultimately chooses to undergo hysterectomy rather than chemotherapy, defying her controlling husband's wishes.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: Lindsay Cray

Also known as: OCD Harm (violent obsessions)

Ben presents requesting psychiatric commitment due to intrusive violent thoughts about harming his pregnant wife. Dr. Reese uses exposure therapy against Dr. Charles' orders to help him confront his obsessive thoughts and realize he will not act on them.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: Ben Samuels
Concussionsupporting

Also known as: Mild traumatic brain injury

Loss of consciousnessMemory impairmentIrritability

Dr. Manning sustains a concussion when Barry pushes her out of the way during the shootout. She experiences symptoms including loss of consciousness, vomiting, memory problems, and irritability throughout the episode.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: Natalie Manning

Also known as: GSW

Barry sustains a tangential gunshot wound to the leg during the shootout while protecting others. The wound is superficial and only requires dressing.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: Barry Vaughn
Uterine bleedingPain

Lindsay has retained tissue from a previous miscarriage four months prior, causing severe pain and bleeding. She undergoes D&C to remove the tissue, which leads to the discovery of choriocarcinoma.

Chicago Med — S03E10Patient: Lindsay Cray