Also known as: Neck injury from rebar
Young woman arrives with multiple stab wounds to neck and shoulder, specifically zone three penetration with tracheal laceration and expanding hematoma. Despite emergency cardiopulmonary bypass, she develops fatal intracranial hemorrhage likely from heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, leading to brain death. Revealed to be an honor killing by her brother.
Also known as: Heart attack
Patient presents with chest pain requiring standard MI protocol including aspirin, oxygen, beta-blockers, morphine, and 12-lead EKG. Cath lab is called.
Also known as: GI bleed
Patient with GI bleeding becomes altered with critically low crit of 9, requiring emergency blood transfusion and urgent endoscopy.
Also known as: Tylenol poisoning
Patient presents claiming suicide attempt with acetaminophen, but toxicology reveals almost undetectable levels indicating he only took 2 pills. Later reveals his true motivation was avoiding his best friend's wedding where he's in love with the bride.
Also known as: Delusional infestation
Patient presents believing fiber-producing bugs are crawling on her skin and brings samples (lint) for examination. Diagnosed with delusional parasitism and referred for counseling.
Brief mention of patient with testicular pain requiring evaluation.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Clemente returns to work after mandatory drug testing and evaluation by Impaired Physician Committee following his substance use with a woman involving marijuana and cocaine. He is cleared to return but faces tension with staff.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Abby's pregnancy continues as a subplot with colleagues monitoring her caffeine intake and worrying about her exposure to patients with potential TORCH infections. Discussion of baptism plans for the baby with Luka.