Also known as: GSW to chest
A 6-year-old boy accidentally shot by his mother with a .38 caliber Black Talon fragmenting bullet. The injury involves multiple organ systems including cardiac damage, vascular injuries, and bowel perforation. Dr. Benton performs complex thoracic and vascular surgery to save the child's life in his final shift at County.
Also known as: Cancer of the lymphatic system
A mother presents with her son who fell from a ladder. During evaluation, she faints and is found to have lymphadenopathy. She reveals she has been diagnosed with lymphoma but has not told her family, wanting to wait until after Christmas.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
A boy who fell from a ladder while hanging Christmas lights sustains possible liver or splenic injury with free fluid on ultrasound. Initially stable but requires CT scan and overnight observation with possible surgical intervention.
Also known as: Memory loss
A homeless man found wandering O'Hare Airport with no ID or memory of who he is or where he's going. He fell on an escalator and sustained scalp lacerations. The amnesia is eventually revealed to be feigned to gain shelter during the holidays.
Also known as: Scratched cornea
One of two children involved in snow-related injuries transported by Fire and Rescue to the ER.
Also known as: Strained wrist
The second child involved in snow-related injuries treated in the ER alongside the child with corneal abrasion.
Also known as: Heart attack
A patient in Exam 1 presents with chest pains and dynamic EKG changes, treated with nitroglycerin and morphine.
Also known as: Broken hip
Carter's grandmother is recovering from a hip fracture and is walking around with assistance. This is mentioned as context for why she is hospitalized during the Christmas season.