Also known as: Explosion injuries
Father who opened a letter bomb sustaining severe injuries to face, neck and chest including globe rupture and bilateral pneumothorax. Despite aggressive resuscitation including bilateral chest tubes and thoracotomy, he dies from his injuries.
Also known as: Leg amputation
Six-year-old daughter injured in the same letter bomb explosion with near-complete amputation of right hand and loss of ring and little fingers. Undergoes successful reconstructive surgery with limited expected function.
Also known as: Ecstasy overdose
Nine-month-old baby who accidentally ingested one to two Ecstasy pills from Rachel's backpack. Develops life-threatening sympathomimetic toxidrome with SVT at 250 bpm and pulmonary edema requiring emergency cardioversion and intubation. Treated in PICU with guarded prognosis.
Also known as: Leukemia coming back
Orphaned child who was in remission for one year presents with fever and weakness. Lab results reveal blast crisis indicating recurrence of his leukemia with bone marrow full of leukemia cells and decreased ability to fight infection.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
Mother brought to ER after her 13-year-old daughter drove their car into bushes. Has superficial scalp laceration and strong smell of alcohol on breath. Her daughter has been driving her when intoxicated for three years to avoid drunk driving.
Also known as: Food poisoning
Elizabeth suffers from viral gastroenteritis with projectile vomiting and diarrhea throughout the episode. Her illness becomes more severe as she attempts to treat Ella's overdose, nearly collapsing herself and requiring IV fluids.