Also known as: Brain cancer
Dr. Mark Greene dies from his brain tumor at 6:04 a.m. in Hawaii. His death is the central emotional event of the episode, with his letter to the ER staff serving as the main narrative device.
10-year-old girl involved in MVA with an incidentally discovered calcified lung mass. The tumor outgrew its blood supply and bled into her chest cavity, requiring emergency thoracotomy. Romano successfully resects the tumor with clear margins.
Also known as: Throat injury
Father of Melissa, sustained throat injury from steering wheel in MVA. Developed large hematoma in front of trachea blocking airway access. Carter performs emergency field tracheostomy after failed fiberoptic intubation attempt.
Also known as: DKA
Homeless patient and regular of Dr. Greene presents with brittle diabetes, high fever, fluid in lungs, and altered mental status. Blood glucose over 400. Later develops ventricular fibrillation and arrests. Patient refuses further treatment and dies after resuscitation attempt.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Mr. Ervin has history of dialysis and presents with uremic symptoms contributing to his altered mental status. Part of his multiple medical problems.
Also known as: V-fib
Mr. Ervin develops ventricular ectopy then v-fib requiring defibrillation. He is briefly resuscitated but then refuses further treatment.
Also known as: GSW to the mouth
Patient presents with severe facial trauma from shotgun blast, requiring emergency cricothyroidotomy. Patient is agitated, aspirates blood, and develops v-tach before being successfully stabilized.
Also known as: Blood in chest cavity
10-year-old MVA patient develops hemopneumothorax from bleeding tumor requiring chest tube placement by Romano.
Also known as: Dislocated shoulder
12-year-old boy injured when car rammed into picnic at Lincoln Park, presents with dislocated shoulder and multiple lacerations.
Also known as: Cat allergy
Child presents with rash, identified as allergic reaction to strawberry consumed before sleep.
Also known as: Cut
Recurring patient George cuts himself again and refuses to stop picking at sutures despite instructions. Weaver becomes frustrated with his non-compliance.
Also known as: Eye burn
Patient presents after putting kerosene in barbecue, causing explosion that singed eyebrow. Carter evaluates for corneal burns.