Also known as: Gunshot to the leg
Young gangbanger with multiple gunshot wounds to neck, chest, abdomen, and legs requiring intubation, thoracotomy, and emergency surgery. Patient dies 10 minutes into surgery.
Also known as: SVT
Patient with mitral valve prolapse and resolved SVT that requires increased verapamil dosing. Delayed discharge causes patient frustration.
Also known as: Frostbite
Homeless man found with severe frostbite to feet and legs requiring whirlpool warming therapy, with potential need for surgical debridement.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
Fireman with full-thickness burns to 60% of body including scalp, face, and both legs. Requires intubation, débridement in OR, and admission to Burn Unit with guarded prognosis.
Also known as: Kidney injury from bus accident
25-year-old MVA victim (school bus versus car) with severe hypotension and rigid abdomen requiring intubation and emergency surgery for probable ruptured spleen.
19-year-old pregnant woman in labor after cocaine and pill overdose presenting with footling breech and prolapsed cord requiring emergency delivery. Baby born tremulous with blood sugar of 25.
Also known as: Gas poisoning
Elderly couple found comatose with cherry red skin from kerosene heater carbon monoxide poisoning. Treated with high-flow oxygen and both recover.
Also known as: Heart attack
38-year-old man initially misdiagnosed with musculoskeletal chest pain and discharged, returns with severe MI complicated by ventricular septal rupture. Patient dies, leading to potential malpractice case against Dr. Lewis.