Also known as: GPA
A toddler initially misdiagnosed with pneumonia by Dr. Manning, leading to a major conflict when she locks him in a room against parents' wishes. Eventually diagnosed with GPA causing massive bloody inflammation in airways, requiring plasmapheresis treatment.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
A 20-year-old Jehovah's Witness ejected from a car accident with significant splenic laceration requiring surgery and blood transfusion. Central ethical conflict when doctors discover he may have left the faith, leading to forced transfusion against presumed beliefs.
Also known as: Heart attack
A transgender woman and childhood friend of Dr. Charles presents with chest pain and shortness of breath, diagnosed with MI and severe coronary artery disease. Subplot involves her ex-wife discovering her transition and reconciliation.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
A young woman beaten during gang initiation found by Noah and April in an alley, suffered collapsed lung and head laceration. Subplot involves her fear of deportation (though actually US-born) and gang involvement.
Also known as: Cut on the head
Deep scalp laceration from gang initiation beating, requiring emergency field treatment before hospital transport.