Also known as: Skin cancer
A young woman with Stage Four melanoma that has metastasized throughout her body is brought to the ER by her father. The central ethical conflict of the episode revolves around her DNR order, her request to be intubated, and Dr. Greene's decision to resuscitate her against her father's wishes.
Also known as: Trampled
A construction worker is crushed by a crane in a field trauma case. Carter and Malucci respond to the scene and perform a blind intubation before transport. The patient requires emergency surgery for multiple fractures and vascular injury.
Also known as: AIDS
An HIV-positive infant whose mother has died is being discharged to DCFS. Jeanie attempts to become his foster parent but is denied, creating a subplot about foster care and HIV discrimination.
Also known as: COPD
A patient with COPD is retaining CO2, requiring oxygen adjustment by Lucy under Dr. Dave's casual supervision.
Also known as: Seizure
A post-ictal patient is treated in the ER at the beginning of the episode, requiring Ativan and Dilantin level monitoring.
Also known as: Cut
A young patient with a through-and-through lip laceration from assault by skaters is treated by Dr. Dave, who opts not to call Plastics despite Lucy's recommendation.
Also known as: Cold
A child with a red throat is diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection by Dr. Kovac, who recommends fluids rather than antibiotics.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
A frequent ER visitor who presents multiple times with alcohol intoxication is brought back by police after being discharged.
Also known as: Breast cancer
A patient with infiltrating ductal cell carcinoma requiring mastectomy is mentioned in conversation between Carter and Dr. Corday, having come for a second opinion.