Also known as: Heart attack
Elderly woman presents with nausea and chest discomfort. EKG shows ischemia with blocked vessel requiring cardiac catheterization. Abby stays with her during the procedure.
Also known as: Rebar impalement
Man shot by his supervisor after workplace confrontation. Initially appears stable but frequent yawning leads to discovery of diaphragmatic tear detected through DPL with methylene blue test. Requires surgical repair.
Also known as: Torn diaphragm
Hidden injury from gunshot wound detected by unusual symptom of frequent yawning. Kovac's intuition leads to methylene blue test through DPL revealing 3-centimeter diaphragmatic tear requiring surgical repair.
Also known as: Stab wound
19-year-old fraternity pledge injured during hazing ritual where brothers shot him with arrow during William Tell stunt. Requires surgical removal in OR.
Also known as: Battered child
8-year-old initially presents with chest laceration he claims is from fence, but Social Work suspects abuse. Returns in full arrest with multiple injuries from bullying by sixth-graders. Dies despite 48 minutes of resuscitation. Pratt and Wendall missed warning signs.
Also known as: Heart stopped from trauma
Child found in full arrest after severe beating with sock shoved down throat. Multiple traumatic injuries including head trauma, maxillofacial injuries, and bilateral thigh trauma. Develops DIC during resuscitation. Dies after 48 minutes of resuscitation efforts.
Also known as: Back pain
Woman with chronic pain presents seeking help. Has lost job and relationship due to condition. Frustrated with standard medical advice. Pratt calls Social Work for support but patient doesn't want counseling.
Also known as: DKA
Vomiting diabetic patient mentioned on assignment board requiring glucose check, chemistry panel, and IV fluids.
Also known as: Kidney stone infection
Patient with urinary tract infection causing systemic sepsis codes during episode. Morris manages with Kovac called to assist.