Also known as: Leg amputation
A woman suffers bilateral arm amputation in a binding machine accident at work. The clean amputations allow for surgical reattachment, with Dr. Lieberman performing replantation surgery and later agreeing to continue her care.
Also known as: Knife wound
A 19-year-old soldier sustains multiple AK-47 gunshot wounds to the thigh with femoral fracture and arterial injury during an ambush. Despite attempts to save the leg, he requires amputation due to uncontrolled bleeding and DIC.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
An Iraqi girl suffers severe burns with carbonaceous sputum and airway compromise requiring intubation. She develops sepsis and requires transport to the U.S. for advanced burn care, with Gallant arranging her transfer to County General where Lieberman agrees to treat her.
Also known as: Lung bruising
A supply driver sustains pulmonary contusions and clavicle fracture in an explosion at the gate. His condition worsens with progressive bleeding into lungs, ultimately leading to cardiac arrest and death despite resuscitation attempts.
Also known as: Kidney infection
An Iraqi child presents critically ill with fever, vomiting, and septic shock. Initially concerning for meningitis, urine analysis reveals severe kidney infection with sepsis requiring aggressive resuscitation and antibiotics.
Also known as: Food poisoning
A soldier is treated for viral gastroenteritis causing vomiting and diarrhea, part of an outbreak affecting the kitchen staff. He receives IV fluids and is isolated to prevent spread.
Also known as: Bugs crawling under skin
A patient presents to County General ER with severe itching and rash, diagnosed with scabies and treated with Benadryl and Elimite cream.
Also known as: Back spasm
A man presents to County ER with acute back pain after tying his shoe. Neela diagnoses a simple lumbar muscle spasm and sends him home with ibuprofen recommendations, later criticized by Lewis for EMTALA violation.