Also known as: GBM, terminal brain cancer
Mark learns his brain tumor has recurred with invasion into critical areas controlling speech and motor function. He undergoes Gamma Knife radiosurgery as surgery is no longer an option, with a prognosis of only 4-5 months survival.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
Patient suffers over 50% surface area burns from a garage fire while painting furniture under the influence of amphetamines. Develops respiratory compromise requiring intubation and escharotomy for chest constriction.
Also known as: Neck injury
Teenage patient presents with complete loss of sensation and motor function in arms and legs following sledding accident behind snowmobile. Shows gradual improvement as spinal cord swelling decreases.
Also known as: Knife wound
Drug dealer sustains multiple gunshot wounds to the chest including fatal injury to the aorta. Dies in the ER despite resuscitative thoracotomy. His 8-year-old daughter witnessed the shooting.
Also known as: Speed poisoning
Burn patient tests positive for amphetamines, revealing he was smoking meth in garage with paint fumes, causing the fire. Had promised his wife he would stay clean.
Also known as: PTSD
8-year-old girl presents with signs of post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing and perpetrating the shooting of her father. Initially unable to speak, later reveals she shot him herself.
Also known as: Head trauma
Father of injured teen has history of severe head injury from construction accident in 1997, resulting in permanent cognitive impairment and poor judgment that led to the sledding accident.
Also known as: CHF
Elderly female patient mentioned as being treated by Dr. Weaver for congestive heart failure at the beginning of the episode.
Also known as: Coma
Patient mentioned as having been comatose for one year following motor vehicle accident, now cared for at home by mother who called 911 believing daughter was in discomfort.