Also known as: Abruption
Pregnant woman trapped in ambulance after accident develops placental abruption. Dr. Weaver performs emergency C-section in the field to save both mother and baby, though patient ultimately requires hysterectomy.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
12-year-old boy who fell into river develops sucking chest wound and pneumothorax requiring chest tube placement.
Also known as: Drowning
6-year-old boy swept away in river, found in cardiac arrest with severe hypothermia. Dr. Greene successfully resuscitates him using warming techniques.
Also known as: Electrocution
Paramedic electrocuted by downed power line at accident scene, develops cardiac arrest and severe compartment syndrome requiring surgical fasciotomy.
Also known as: Broken hip
Carter's grandmother sustains impacted femoral neck fracture after car accident in the rain. Carter expresses concern about surgical risks in elderly patients.
Also known as: Heart attack
Traffic officer who had previous angioplasty presents with another MI after working all day in the rain directing traffic.
Also known as: Hit by car
Pedestrian struck by car driven by Carter's grandmother, requiring trauma workup including ultrasound and CT scan.
Also known as: Compound leg fracture
Paramedic trapped in ambulance accident sustains open fracture of lower leg but maintains pulse in foot.
Also known as: Alzheimer's disease
Carter's grandmother displays acute confusion and memory impairment during treatment, unable to remember her husband's death or recent events.