Also known as: Cold exposure
4-month-old infant who was abducted from the ER and abandoned at an El platform, resulting in hypothermia (core temp 93°F). The baby was found cold to the touch with decreased pulse ox and required warming interventions including heated humidified oxygen, warm blankets, and warming lamps.
Also known as: Cold
The same 4-month-old infant presented with an upper respiratory infection causing nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. The baby had retractions and decreased pulse ox (94%, later 89%), though lungs were clear on exam.
Also known as: Steroid use
Teenage basement wrestler presenting with hand dislocation who was identified as using anabolic steroids. Physical signs included acne, hirsutism, aggression, and elevated cholesterol. The patient exhibited steroid rage and was terrified his abusive father would discover the drug use.
Teenage wrestler who dislocated his hand during basement wrestling. Required splinting and x-rays.
Also known as: Head cut
Self-inflicted scalp laceration from 'blading' (intentionally cutting scalp with razor blade during basement wrestling). The wound became infected with risk of progression to meningitis. Patient required tetanus update.
Also known as: Depression
Young woman with major depression and sexual identity crisis who attempted suicide by parking her car in front of a train, causing a derailment with over 30 deaths. She falsely accused Dr. Legaspi of sexual harassment during psychiatric evaluation, driving the episode's main conflict.
Also known as: Early labor
Dr. Corday is on home monitoring following hospitalization for preterm labor. She wears a fetal monitor and has been contraction-free for two weeks, returning to work despite concerns from colleagues.
Homeless recurring patient presenting with fever (100.8°F) and no clear source of infection. Workup included evaluation for aspiration pneumonia and head CT for possible fall-related injury.
Also known as: Head laceration
Dr. Greene was struck in the head by an elbow from an agitated teenage patient on steroids. Given his history of brain tumor surgery, colleagues were concerned about potential injury, though he refused head CT.
Also known as: Self-harm
Psychiatric patient in Exam 2 who had been restrained for hours with self-inflicted bite marks all over his body, requiring psychiatric evaluation.