Also known as: Blocked airway
A child presents choking on a jacks ball lodged in his throat, requiring emergency removal. The obstruction causes v-tach and cardiac arrest before Doug successfully extracts the ball using an innovative technique.
Also known as: CF
A 17-year-old with end-stage cystic fibrosis presents in respiratory distress with hemoptysis. The episode centers on conflict over his DNR status as he wants to die naturally but his mother ultimately reverses the DNR when he crashes, leading to intubation.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
A 28-year-old female with multiple stab wounds presents with bilateral pneumothoraces, requiring chest tube placement on both sides by Carter and Doyle.
Also known as: Inflamed appendix
Dr. Benton develops acute suppurative appendicitis with classic right lower quadrant pain and fever, requiring emergency appendectomy performed by Carter and overseen by Hicks.
Also known as: GSW
A 23-year-old IV drug user with AIDS presents with multiple gunshot wounds including a Black Talon bullet. He arrests and requires emergency thoracotomy with vascular repair.
Also known as: Broken pelvis
A drunk pedestrian hit by a city bus presents with fractured pelvis and abdominal trauma requiring ex-lap surgery.
Also known as: Sprained ankle
Kerry is recovering from a sprained ankle sustained in a previous episode, requiring use of a cane for mobility.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Carla's pregnancy with Benton's child is discussed and confirmed, creating ongoing tension about marriage and fatherhood responsibilities for Benton.