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Season 5, Episode 11

7 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Narcotic overdose

Referenced patient who died from opioid overdose in a previous episode, motivating Dr. Halstead's proposal for a safe injection site at the hospital.

Recurring storyline

Also known as: Third-degree burn

Cervical spine injuryHypotension

Dr. Abrams initially believed to have suffered 55% TBSA full-thickness burns and C-spine injury from a plane fire at O'Hare. His wife Michelle attempts to withdraw life support believing he would be quadriplegic. Later revealed to be a case of mistaken identity—the real Sam Abrams was uninjured.

Chicago Med — S05E11Patient: Samuel Abrams

Also known as: Neck injury

Quadriplegia

C4-C5 subluxation identified on X-ray in the burn victim initially thought to be Dr. Abrams, which would have resulted in catastrophic quadriplegia.

Chicago Med — S05E11Patient: John Doe (medical sales rep)

Also known as: Abruption

Premature laborVaginal bleeding

Pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation who suffers placental abruption during plane accident at O'Hare, requiring emergency delivery in the ED.

Chicago Med — S05E11Patient: Layla Bistarkey

Also known as: SP-B deficiency, interstitial lung disease

Respiratory distressCyanosis

Newborn diagnosed with SP-B deficiency causing interstitial lung disease requiring lung transplant. The case reveals an IVF embryo mix-up at the fertility clinic, leading to the discovery that Mazie's biological parents are different from those who carried and birthed her.

Chicago Med — S05E11Patient: Mazie Bistarkey
Hypothermiasupporting

Also known as: Cold exposure

Eight-month-old infant left in car by his mother Gwen Garrett, resulting in hypothermia with core temperature of 94°F. Represents maternal neglect in the context of a contentious custody battle.

Chicago Med — S05E11Patient: Devon Garrett
Infertilitysupporting

Also known as: Diminished ovarian reserve

April's ongoing fertility issues are revealed as she discusses attempting IVF with Ethan after previously believing she couldn't have children. This is part of her character arc following her engagement to Dr. Choi.

Chicago Med — S05E11Patient: April Sexton
Recurring storyline