Also known as: GBM, terminal brain cancer
Mark's brain tumor has returned and is growing despite previous radiation therapy. He undergoes his first round of chemotherapy with vincristine, procarbazine, CCNU, and Decadron, experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. The tumor is encroaching on the motor cortex with an estimated prognosis of 10 months if treatment works.
Also known as: Stabbing
19-year-old college student found with approximately 15 stab wounds to the neck, chest, and arms with defensive wounds. She required emergency thoracotomy for tension pneumothorax and cardiac repair but ultimately died from her injuries.
Also known as: Stabbing
College student found stabbed at the same campus as Diana Hayes, with multiple knife wounds including a deep laceration across her throat. Required intubation and ICU admission. Notable for absence of defensive wounds, raising questions about the circumstances of the attack.
Also known as: Liver failure
Woman presenting with lightheadedness, elevated transaminases, and jaundice from amanita mushroom poisoning after eating foraged chanterelles. Progressed to stage-three liver failure requiring evaluation for living donor liver transplant from her sister.
Also known as: Drowning
8-year-old boy held underwater for approximately 2 minutes during unconventional bonding therapy, resulting in unconsciousness and respiratory compromise requiring intubation. Eventually showed purposeful movements and recovery, prompting Child Protective Services involvement.
Also known as: Functional neurological symptom disorder
Man presenting with sudden inability to speak after finding his mother dead from a heart attack two days prior. Diagnosed with conversion disorder brought on by the psychological stress of the traumatic discovery.
Also known as: Smoke inhalation
Multiple victims from an elementary school fire requiring treatment for smoke inhalation and minor burns after a space heater accident escalated into a multi-building fire.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
Firefighter with circumferential burns to both elbows sustained during the school fire when a wall collapsed. Required débridement, Thermazine, and burn unit admission.