Also known as: Prolonged seizure
Nadine Wilkes is brought to the ER by Doug Ross in status epilepticus after a night together. She has a known history of epilepsy but was not wearing her medical alert bracelet. The seizures are complicated by cocaine use and alcohol consumption, which she should have avoided. Despite aggressive treatment including intubation and pentobarbital-induced coma, she dies.
Also known as: Drug mule overdose
Nadine Wilkes' toxicology screen reveals cocaine use, which in combination with her epilepsy and alcohol consumption likely contributed to her fatal status epilepticus. This creates conflict as Doug Ross did not know about the drug use.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
A 12-year-old gunshot wound victim nicknamed 'Shamrock' presents with tension pneumothorax requiring emergency decompression and chest tube placement by Doug Ross.
Also known as: PID
A 15-year-old female patient presents with abdominal pain, fever, and vaginal discharge two months after her first sexual experience. She is diagnosed with PID and requires pelvic examination and cultures, though she is very apprehensive about the procedure.
Laura-Lee, a teenage patient with chronic inflammatory bowel disease, presents with a dilated cecum at risk of perforation. She undergoes colostomy surgery performed by Dr. Keaton and Dr. Benton, with Carter assisting. The patient is extremely resistant to surgery due to teenage body image concerns.
Also known as: Broken ankle
A construction worker who fell while welding on the ninth floor, sustaining an ankle fracture requiring splinting and orthopedic consultation. The case is used to showcase Jeanie Boulet's patient care.