Also known as: Trampled
Man trapped under rubble in a warehouse explosion with severe crush injury to right arm. Despite efforts to avoid amputation including use of motor oil to reduce friction during extraction, the arm ultimately required amputation.
Also known as: Chemical poisoning
Dr. Weaver exposed to benzene fumes during a chemical warehouse incident, resulting in seizures and altered mental status. The toxic exposure required the evacuation of the entire ER and treatment with oxygen and supportive care.
Also known as: Chemical poisoning
Chemical plant worker directly exposed to benzene requiring intubation and respiratory support. Part of the mass casualty event from the warehouse explosion.
Also known as: Kidney failure
8-year-old girl presenting with acute renal failure secondary to E. coli infection, causing dangerously high potassium levels requiring emergency dialysis. Mother initially refused treatment before consenting. Patient became trapped in elevator during ER evacuation.
Also known as: Heart attack
52-year-old man who fainted at a breakfast meeting with EKG changes suggesting a small heart attack. Later developed supraventricular tachycardia during the ER evacuation, requiring cardioversion using an ice water diving reflex technique when standard equipment was unavailable.
Also known as: Broken leg
32-year-old from the chemical warehouse with right tibia-fibula fracture and abdominal pain. Required fasciotomy for compartment syndrome.
Also known as: Blocked arteries
Elderly patient with inoperable triple-vessel coronary artery disease on dopamine drip. Went into cardiac arrest during the ER evacuation and died in the cafeteria despite 18 minutes of resuscitation attempts.