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Season 5, Episode 14

8 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: ALD

Severe painRespiratory compromiseDeath

Ricky is in end-stage ALD with severe pain, following the death of his brother Michael from the same genetic disorder. The episode centers on Doug Ross providing palliative care and potentially assisting with euthanasia, leading to murder investigation.

ER — S05E14Patient: Ricky Abbott
Recurring storyline
Cardiac arrestsupporting

Also known as: Heart stopped

Ricky is found unresponsive in asystole and brought to the ER where his father demands resuscitation despite his terminal condition, leading to unsuccessful CPR and death.

ER — S05E14Patient: Ricky Abbott

Also known as: Facial cut

Blurred vision

Woman injured during Tae-Bo aerobics class when kicked in the face, requiring sutures and evaluation for potential orbital fracture and visual changes.

Constipationsupporting

Child with constipation related to poor diet of only French fries and pizza, briefly mentioned as a routine case.

Also known as: Chest injury

Carter is accidentally kicked in the chest during a patient's Tae-Bo demonstration, requiring evaluation for possible rib fracture and treatment while continuing to work.

ER — S05E14Patient: John Carter

Also known as: Dislocated ankle

92-year-old woman with dislocated ankle from ice skating injury, reduced in the ER and given pain medication.

Also known as: Heart attack

Patient with heart attack mentioned as coming into the ER, causing room reassignments during the busy shift.

HIV/AIDSsupporting

Also known as: AIDS

Jeanie's HIV status is referenced in conversation with Carol regarding her personal health journey, part of her ongoing character arc.

ER — S05E14Patient: Jeanie Boulet
Recurring storyline