Also known as: Kidney injury from bus accident
A 35-year-old patient crashed his car and presents with abdominal bleeding requiring emergency surgery. The case is used to demonstrate teaching moments between Ray and Gates, and includes an emotional subplot about the patient's estranged family.
Also known as: torn aorta
During surgery on the car crash victim, a supraceliac aortic tear is discovered causing massive hemorrhage and cardiac arrest. Neela performs emergency vascular repair under Dubenko's supervision, showcasing her surgical skills.
Also known as: Cold exposure
A homeless woman found on the street with hypothermia and frostbite on her fingertips. The case drives a subplot about patient dumping by Mercy Hospital.
Also known as: Baby stuck during delivery
A 15-year-old homeless girl delivers a baby in an abandoned building with shoulder dystocia requiring manual manipulation by Gates. The delivery is central to the homeless children storyline.
Also known as: Blood infection
A homeless child who died from severe infection after being treated in a previous encounter. His death is revealed during the episode and motivates the intervention with the other homeless children.
Also known as: Undernourishment
Multiple homeless children show signs of malnutrition, jaundice, and anemia, prompting Gates and Ray to bring them to the ER for evaluation and intervention.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
A patient dressed as Santa presents intoxicated and requires IV fluids and observation, mentioned briefly as a minor case.