Also known as: Kidney stone infection
A woman in chronic vegetative state from a prior subarachnoid hemorrhage develops urosepsis. Creates significant ethical conflict between Dubenko (wanting aggressive ICU care) and Pratt (advocating conservative management given her poor baseline). Her husband offers $87,000 for ICU care. Eventually transferred to private hospital.
Also known as: Ruptured aneurysm
Mrs. Venema suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage from an aneurysm three years prior while in Italy, leaving her in a chronic vegetative state. This baseline condition frames the ethical debate about aggressive treatment of her current infection.
Also known as: Broken forearm
Teenage girl presents with ulnar fracture and facial lacerations from physical abuse by her father. Ray identifies it as a nightstick fracture (defensive injury). Central to the domestic violence storyline where Ray helps her escape to live with her sister in San Francisco.
Also known as: Child abuse
Zoe Butler is a victim of repeated physical abuse by her father, presenting with multiple injuries including facial trauma and broken arm. Her case drives major storyline about mandatory reporting, child safety, and Ray's decision to help her escape to her sister in San Francisco.
Also known as: Explosion injuries
Michael's Army buddy Rogan is hospitalized at the VA with injuries from a roadside bomb in Iraq. His condition and inability to return to duty motivates Michael's decision to re-deploy, creating the major relationship conflict with Neela.