Also known as: GSW to chest
10-year-old kidnapping victim shot in the right chest during rescue. Develops cardiac tamponade that is initially missed, leading to her death despite resuscitative efforts including thoracotomy.
Also known as: Blood around the heart
Fatal complication of gunshot wound where blood fills the pericardium and prevents the heart from filling properly. Central to the episode's medical debate about permissive hypotension masking the diagnosis.
Also known as: GSW to arm
Police officer shot in the upper arm with vascular and nerve injury requiring surgical repair of the brachial artery.
Also known as: Gunshot to the leg
Kidnapper shot multiple times in chest, abdomen, and head during confrontation with police. Requires emergency exploratory laparotomy in the ER due to severe liver injury and bleeding.
Also known as: Child molestation
10-year-old kidnapping victim showing evidence of repeated sexual abuse including multiple lacerations to the labia in various stages of healing. Rape kit examination performed.
Also known as: Chlamydia
14-year-old patient previously treated for chlamydia. Her father confronts staff demanding to know about the prescription, creating conflict over patient confidentiality.
Also known as: Severe dehydration
College freshman with vomiting and low blood pressure, attributed to dehydration, likely from hazing incident.
Also known as: Head injury
Clean frontal lobe gunshot injury that does not affect vital functions but causes ongoing impulse control and behavioral problems.