Also known as: Scalding burn
6-year-old child presents with 3-4% superficial partial thickness burns on shin, ankle, and foot from microwaved water accident. Requires debridement and wound care management.
Also known as: Dislocated finger
Mother of burn patient presents with dislocated finger sustained while trying to break car window, later revealed to be connected to her opioid addiction affecting her judgment.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Mother struggles with opioid addiction stemming from prescription painkillers given 4 years prior. Undergoes rapid detox protocol which initially appears successful, but leaves AMA after Child Protective Services takes custody of her son. Later found unresponsive and dies from overdose despite resuscitation attempts.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
33-year-old male involved in high-speed motor vehicle collision presents with collapsed left lung requiring chest tube insertion for reinflation.
Also known as: Internal bleeding
Motor vehicle collision patient develops free fluid in abdomen progressing to hemorrhagic shock. Initially scheduled for diagnostic laparoscopy but patient refuses due to fear of anesthesia (father died during surgery). Condition deteriorates requiring emergency open surgery and bowel resection.
Also known as: Broken arm
Motor vehicle collision patient presents with deformity of left arm with good pulses, requiring orthopedic intervention.
Also known as: Panic attacks
Patient initially diagnosed with panic disorder and prescribed fluoxetine, presents with recurrent episodes. Later revealed to be misdiagnosed; symptoms actually caused by systemic mastocytosis, which was worsened by antidepressant medication.
Also known as: Mast cell disease
Patient's panic attack-like symptoms (shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, syncope) are revealed to be caused by genetic mastocytosis condition, which was being exacerbated by antidepressant medication. Requires treatment with antihistamines instead.
Also known as: Diminished ovarian reserve
April reveals she has been diagnosed with low ovarian reserve affecting her ability to conceive. This diagnosis has been causing significant emotional distress and relationship strain with Ethan, though she ultimately accepts his marriage proposal.
Ben receives news that his cancer is in remission following a measles infection that apparently jumpstarted his immune system. He was undergoing radiation treatment when he received this unexpected positive news.