Also known as: Tear in the aorta
The driver who hit a pedestrian presents with acute chest pain and severe hypertension. After examination, Dr. Lewis diagnoses an aortic dissection requiring emergency surgery.
Also known as: Head laceration
An 18-year-old intoxicated patient hit by a car presents with chest laceration. The team evaluates him for potential head injury, pneumothorax, and cardiac contusion.
Also known as: Tubal pregnancy
A woman presenting with abdominal pain is found to have both an intrauterine pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy (heterotopic pregnancy). The ectopic requires removal to prevent rupture.
A young man presenting with persistent hiccups is found to have multiple liver abscesses causing diaphragmatic irritation. The unusual presentation in a healthy young man prompts HIV risk assessment.
Also known as: Rebar impalement
A drunk patient accidentally shot in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun after breaking into the wrong house. The team performs an emergency thoracotomy with internal cardiac massage and vascular repair.
Also known as: Cold exposure
A 3-4 week old infant found abandoned in a trash bag by police, presenting with severe hypothermia (temperature 89°F). The team rewarms the baby with heated oxygen and IV fluids.
Also known as: Frostbite
Four fraternity pledges present with possible frostbite to extremities after being abandoned on the street in winter wearing only shoes and socks.
Also known as: Brain attack
Peter Benton's mother is hospitalized following a stroke and hip replacement. She experiences confusion and agitation requiring restraints, and Benton struggles with arranging long-term care.
Also known as: Bladder blockage
A patient with enlarged prostate and alcohol intoxication presents with urinary retention requiring Foley catheter placement. He later returns still wearing the catheter after drinking more.