Also known as: Gunshot wound to the neck
Opening case featuring a young man with a gunshot wound to the neck that obliterated his carotid artery. Dr. Rorish performs experimental cold infusion procedure (hypothermic suspension) to buy time for vascular repair surgery.
Also known as: Brain attack
75-year-old male presenting with expressive aphasia (word salad). Successfully treated with tPA, demonstrating immediate reversal of symptoms. Used as a teaching case for residents.
Also known as: Brain bleed
36-year-old male unconscious from car accident with airbag malfunction. Initially diagnosed with spinal shock but actually had epidural hematoma. Dr. Rorish performs emergency burr hole procedure in ER. Patient ultimately declared brain-dead and becomes organ donor.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
10-year-old Norwegian boy with spontaneous pneumothorax. Dr. Rorish correctly identifies genetic predisposition in Norwegian children. First-year resident Angus performs chest tube placement during code black.
Also known as: Gas poisoning
Pregnant woman initially presenting with flu-like symptoms. Resident Christa correctly identifies carbon monoxide poisoning from boiler room exposure. Patient becomes unconscious en route to hospital, requiring emergency C-section in ambulance and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Also known as: Broken thigh bone
Patient crushed by truck with severe mid-femur fracture and deformity. Dr. Hudson performs manual reduction to restore circulation and prevent limb loss during code black.
Also known as: Broken wrist
Skateboarder with wrist fracture requiring casting. Used as teaching case for residents, though patient was under influence of drugs.
Also known as: Brain death
Patient with multiple traumatic injuries and Glasgow Coma Scale of 1-1-1 (lowest possible score) from car accident. Declared brain-dead and becomes organ donor, creating emotional storyline with his teenage daughter.