Also known as: Broken leg bone with skin break
Motorcycle accident victim with exposed bone requiring surgical washout and internal fixation. Delays in orthopedic consultation drive significant conflict throughout the episode.
Also known as: Crohn's disease
Patient seeking admission for pain control is revealed to be a frequent drug-seeker, creating conflict when the GI consultant refuses admission and exposes her pattern.
Also known as: Breathing failure
Elderly woman with end-stage emphysema and possible DNR status arrives in respiratory distress, creating ethical tension about resuscitation while awaiting confirmation from family.
Also known as: Quarter stuck in throat
Child with swallowed quarter that Dr. Pratt removes using a Foley catheter balloon technique, which results in life-threatening arterial bleeding from an aorto-esophageal fistula after discharge.
Also known as: Torn artery in neck
Man presenting with intermittent loss of speech initially attributed to stress is ultimately diagnosed with carotid dissection causing clot formation. Initially misdiagnosed and given placebo, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
Also known as: Hit-and-run injuries
Street racing motor vehicle accident victim with multiple trauma including skull fracture requiring intubation and neurosurgical intervention.
Also known as: Broken arm
Street racing accident victim requiring CT evaluation and ultimately developing complications requiring emergent intubation.
Also known as: COPD
End-stage emphysema patient on home oxygen presenting with acute respiratory decompensation and DNR status concerns.
Also known as: PID
Febrile patient with PID requiring antibiotic treatment and GYN admission, mentioned during Pratt's patient presentations.