Also known as: Stab wound to neck
A 20-year-old stabbing victim with neck wounds causing severe bleeding and airway compromise. Benton performs an emergency cricothyrotomy to establish an airway, which impresses Morgenstern and becomes central to Benton's Starzl Fellowship interview.
Also known as: Drowning
A 12-year-old boy found unconscious after a boat collision. He requires emergency resuscitation including defibrillation and surgery. The save showcases excellent teamwork between Doug and Carol, leading to an emotionally charged moment between them.
Also known as: Brain infection
A 35-year-old man comatose after a minor car accident with elevated white count and signs of seizure. Carter performs his first lumbar puncture under Greene's supervision, confirming meningitis and allowing appropriate treatment.
Also known as: Cut
A young boy with a head laceration from falling off a ladder, requiring stitches and precautionary x-rays. Carter treats him and the patient is used to show Carter's gentler bedside manner with children.
Also known as: Foot wound
A gang-involved youth who put his foot through a window during a break-in. The case becomes a vehicle for Haleh to confront Benton about mentoring at-risk youth, leading to Benton reluctantly agreeing to supervise him in a volunteer program.
Also known as: Manic depression
Div Cvetic mentions treating two bipolar patients who forgot to take lithium among his five psychiatric admissions before lunch, illustrating the busy psychiatric caseload.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
Susan's troubled sister shows up drunk on Susan's birthday with a stranger, creating family conflict and requiring treatment for an injury. This advances Susan's recurring family dysfunction storyline.