Also known as: The clap
A young girl presents with painful urination, initially believing it's a bladder infection. Doug Ross diagnoses gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease from her first sexual encounter. He counsels her on treatment and dealing with the emotional aftermath.
Also known as: Kidney stones
Carol's former chemistry teacher presents with kidney stones, specifically calcium oxalate stones from consuming ice cream and tea. The condition leads to a CAT scan and planned surgical intervention.
Also known as: Multiple organ failure
An 89-year-old man found obtunded at his board-and-care with multisystem failure including heart, lung, and kidney failure, possibly complicated by stroke. He has COPD, renal failure, congestive heart failure, prostate cancer, and diabetes. Despite a living will requesting no heroic measures, he is resuscitated multiple times before ultimately dying in the elevator.
Also known as: Adrenal tumor
A patient with a pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor) presents with dangerously high blood pressure. Benton performs emergency surgery to prevent stroke, though he initially listed it as a simple lipoma removal to secure OR time.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
A motorcyclist who hit a glass truck presents with a chest impalement and develops tension pneumothorax with absent breath sounds, requiring immediate intervention.
Also known as: Leg amputation
A construction worker suffers a 30-foot fall resulting in head trauma, near-amputation of the left leg with lacerated femoral artery, facial trauma, open fractures, and tension pneumothorax. Requires emergency reimplantation team.
Also known as: AIDS
Jeanie's HIV-positive status creates conflict when Mark questions whether she's disclosing it to patients. She experiences nausea and vomiting during her shift, which may be related to her condition or treatment. Mark ultimately supports her decision to continue working.
Also known as: Drug reaction
Jeanie develops a dystonic reaction to Compazine given for nausea, experiencing muscle spasms in her neck that she cannot control, a known side effect of the medication.