Also known as: Collapsed lung
Gunshot wound victim presents with tension pneumothorax requiring immediate chest tube placement in Trauma 1.
Also known as: Heart attack
79-year-old male with acute inferior wall MI. Central to episode conflict as Susan Lewis administers TPA while Dr. Kayson wanted angioplasty, leading to a contentious M&M conference where her treatment decision is questioned.
Also known as: A-fib
Patient develops V-tach requiring cardioversion, then ventricular fibrillation requiring defibrillation during his MI presentation.
Also known as: Intimate partner violence
Woman in her early 30s with facial lacerations, swollen eye and cheek, and bruised ribs from domestic abuse. Initially claims she fell down stairs but her son reveals father hit her. Social services is called but family ultimately refuses intervention.
Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Elderly woman found wandering on the El train with no ID. Presents with confusion, memory loss, mood swings. Carol works to identify her and reunite her with family. Patient believes it's 1948 and Harry Truman is president.
Also known as: Fever of unknown origin
Infant with high fever and lethargy. Carter performs workup including lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis. Tests ultimately negative for infection.
Also known as: Bone marrow failure
Woman with known aplastic anemia secondary to leukemia presents after fainting. Has critically low white blood cell and platelet counts requiring transfusion. Refuses admission to attend granddaughter's christening, demonstrating theme of choosing quality of life over aggressive treatment.
Also known as: Major injuries from car accident
16-year-old girl involved in jet ski accident with head trauma, scalp laceration, multiple extremity fractures, hypotension and altered mental status. Brought in by helicopter.
Also known as: GSW
Liquor store owner shot multiple times during robbery. Presents with penetrating trauma to hip and leg requiring imaging.
Also known as: Overdose
Referenced throughout as Carol returns to work for her first day back after attempting suicide by barbiturate overdose. Central to episode's emotional arc as she navigates coworkers' reactions and her own recovery.