Also known as: Sexually transmitted infection
Alderman Bright has untreated syphilis and attempts to get his lover Keith Mitchell secretly treated by Dr. Weaver, leading to Keith's fatal anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. This drives the central ethical conflict of the episode.
Also known as: Severe allergic reaction
Keith Mitchell suffers severe anaphylaxis after taking borrowed penicillin for syphilis without knowing he was allergic. This leads to intubation complications, gastric perforation, and ultimately his death, forming the episode's tragic centerpiece.
Also known as: Perforated stomach
Keith develops a gastric perforation as a complication of aggressive bag-mask ventilation during his anaphylactic crisis, contributing to his deterioration and death.
Also known as: Bleeding behind the eye
Teenage patient Molly presents with facial trauma from alleged assault at a behavioral boot camp. She develops a retrobulbar hematoma requiring emergency drainage to prevent blindness, highlighting themes of family conflict and abuse.
Also known as: Heavy metal poisoning
Elderly woman presents with multiple symptoms including hair loss and Mees' lines. Investigation reveals elevated arsenic levels, raising suspicion of either suicide attempt or potential homicide by her husband.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
Sikh man shot in a hate crime presents with blunt trauma, fractured ribs, and splenic laceration requiring emergency surgery, representing themes of prejudice and violence.
Also known as: Seizure
Patient with rule-out MI experiences recurrent seizures requiring lorazepam and Dilantin loading, with evidence of subconjunctival hemorrhage suggesting severe underlying pathology.
Also known as: Earring aspiration
Pediatric patient aspirates a balloon fragment causing airway obstruction and cyanosis, requiring emergency removal with McGill forceps.