Also known as: Torn aorta
A 48-year-old custodian crushed in the clinic bombing sustains a dramatic aortic dissection and rupture. Benton performs emergency thoracotomy and manually tamponades the bleeding with his finger, then assists Corday in surgery.
Also known as: Blood clot in lung
A pregnant 17-year-old injured in the bombing develops a pulmonary embolus causing cardiac arrest and severe brain injury. The family must decide whether to maintain her on life support to deliver the baby.
Also known as: Head laceration
A 28-year-old pregnant woman from the bombing is found unconscious with multiple lacerations and head trauma, requiring CT scan evaluation.
A patient injured in the bombing who was undergoing a suction extraction abortion that was not completed. She hemorrhages and Anna Del Amico freezes, unable to complete the procedure, prompting Weaver to confront her about allowing personal feelings to affect patient care.
Also known as: Broken rib
Dr. Corday's surgical trainee is crushed under debris during rescue efforts at the bombing site, sustaining multiple rib fractures and requiring chest tube placement and peritoneal lavage.
Also known as: Broken wrist
An intoxicated patient who fell over a curb sustains a wrist fracture requiring open reduction and internal fixation.
Also known as: Severe asthma attack
A pediatric patient brought in by his agitated father becomes cyanotic and requires emergency intubation with ketamine for critical asthma exacerbation.
An 86-year-old man living with his son presents with severe neglect including deep pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, and urine infections. Carter intervenes to have him placed in adult care, but the patient ultimately chooses to return home.
A surgical complication during laparoscopy where Morgenstern inadvertently cuts the gastric artery, leading to massive bleeding and the patient's death. This case is the focus of the M&M conference and Morgenstern's eventual resignation.
Also known as: Blood cancer
Referenced in the opening and funeral scenes, Scotty's recurring battle with leukemia has ended with his death. His funeral is held during this episode.