Also known as: Blood infection
A 9-week-old chimpanzee presents with vomiting, diarrhea, and fever, initially thought to be viral gastroenteritis. After initial improvement with fluids, the chimp deteriorates rapidly with septic shock, hypotension, and cardiac arrest despite aggressive treatment including antibiotics, intubation, and CPR.
Also known as: Heart attack
A father suffers a heart attack with cardiac arrest while trying to rescue his son from scaffolding collapse. He experiences 12 minutes of downtime, V-tach requiring multiple shocks, and significant concern for neurologic damage. The team uses induced hypothermia to improve neurologic outcome, and he eventually shows signs of recovery.
Also known as: Chest injury
A 12-year-old boy is crushed under scaffolding collapse with chest injury causing respiratory distress and stridor. A displaced clavicle is found to be compressing his trachea, requiring urgent airway management. He also has multiple fractures, broken ribs, and a small liver injury but avoids surgery.
Also known as: Chlamydia
A 14-year-old girl who has been having a sexual relationship with Ray presents with dysuria and is diagnosed with chlamydia. The diagnosis reveals her true age to Ray and creates legal and ethical concerns about their relationship.
Also known as: Broken hip
Mentioned as a previous injury requiring surgery at County Hospital. Evelyn is still recovering and using a walker, indicating this is a recent ongoing issue affecting her mobility.
Also known as: Face injury
Pratt's younger half-brother presents with facial injuries from a physical altercation at home. Initially suspected to be child abuse, but revealed to be from an argument with his father about family secrets.