Also known as: GSW to chest
Young patient shot by police officer; suffers gunshot wound to chest with massive hemorrhage and respiratory compromise requiring intubation, chest tube, and emergent surgery.
Also known as: GSW
Police officer shot in the leg by suspect; missed femoral artery but sustained injury requiring surgical repair. Case reveals underlying neurological condition.
Also known as: Tertiary syphilis affecting the brain
Patient presenting with headaches, insomnia, personality changes, and nocturnal confusion; diagnosed via lumbar puncture with neurosyphilis, creating marital crisis regarding fidelity.
Also known as: Hand tremor
Police officer exhibits recurring right hand tremor that caused accidental shooting; refuses neurological workup including CT scan despite concern for Parkinson's or brain tumor.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
Cafeteria worker sustains partial-thickness burn to foot with blister formation below medial malleolus when hot water spilled down boot; treated with debridement and dressing.
Also known as: Gamekeeper's thumb
Water polo player sustains medial collateral ligament tear of thumb requiring splinting; becomes romantic interest for Mark Greene in subplot about dating patients.
Six-year-old boy pretending to be Superman sustains subtle elbow fracture (fat pad sign only) while playing; case highlights his psychiatric issues following father's death in car accident.
Also known as: Traumatic grief reaction
Six-year-old coping with father's death by wearing Superman costume constantly, becoming uncommunicative, and believing he has superpowers; requires child psychiatry consult.
Patient develops large buttock abscess after sitting on frozen outhouse seat; requires incision and drainage during teaching rounds.
Also known as: Car accident injuries
Unidentified patient extricated from motor vehicle crash with decreased consciousness, multiple lacerations, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias requiring resuscitation and peritoneal lavage.
Also known as: Blood transfusion reaction
Patient died after receiving type A blood when he was type O; medical error made by Carol Hathaway becomes central to episode's labor dispute and Carol's emotional crisis.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Benton's ex-girlfriend reveals she is pregnant with his child after experiencing first trimester spotting; major character development for Benton storyline.