Also known as: AIDS
Jeanie is dealing with her recent HIV diagnosis and begins antiretroviral therapy (AZT, 3TC, and protease inhibitor cocktail). She struggles with keeping her status confidential at work while managing 14 pills daily. The episode culminates in tension when she treats a trauma patient and Carter confronts her about the transmission risk.
Also known as: Major injuries from car accident
A 32-year-old male jumped or was pushed in front of an El train at Garfield, sustaining massive head, face, chest and extremity trauma including a chunk of missing rib cage, sucking chest wound, open fractures to right femur and left humerus, and severe hemorrhagic shock. This case triggers the HIV transmission concern between Carter and Jeanie.
Also known as: Heart stopped
An 81-year-old man with altered mental status and abdominal pain who arrests in the ER. Carter performs CPR, breaking a rib but successfully resuscitating him. He is transferred to the CCU.
Also known as: Confusion
An 81-year-old man presents with confusion and altered mental status, repeatedly calling for 'Thomas' (possibly his dog) and exhibiting disorientation. He also has abdominal pain and is eventually admitted after cardiac arrest.
Also known as: PCP overdose
A patient on PCP becomes violent and breaks out of restraints, requiring multiple nurses and security to restrain. This incident highlights the security issues in the ER.
Also known as: Lost condom
Two 15-year-old teenagers present to the ER having lost a condom during intercourse, requiring medical retrieval.
Also known as: COPD
An elderly woman from Carter's apartment building presents with shortness of breath and continues to smoke despite being on oxygen, creating a safety hazard. Carter recommends albuterol or atrovent inhalers.
Also known as: Cut
A young boy cuts his hand on the top of a tennis ball can and requires suturing by Dr. Lewis at Carol's house.
Also known as: Hernia in groin
A patient undergoing elective hernia repair surgery with Dr. Benton, done under local anesthesia at Carter's suggestion so the patient can remain awake and ask questions during the procedure.
Also known as: Food poisoning
The roach-coach vendor presents with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and flatulence, likely from food poisoning. Carter and Carol playfully list differential diagnoses before treating with Compazine.