Also known as: Ovarian cancer
Diana is a photographer with end-stage metastatic ovarian cancer who came to the ER for syncope. She is DNR and wants to fly to Costa Rica but develops complications from ascites and a platelet transfusion reaction. The episode centers on her desire to die on her own terms versus accepting hospital care.
Also known as: Fainting
Diana's presenting complaint on arrival to the ER, likely related to her advanced cancer and dehydration.
Also known as: Abdominal fluid buildup
Diana has severe ascites from her metastatic ovarian cancer causing respiratory distress. The team performs a paracentesis to drain the fluid, which leads to complications.
Also known as: Dislocated shoulder
A patient dressed as an Intergalactic Rebel Warrior at a sci-fi convention was assaulted with a baseball bat, resulting in an anterior shoulder dislocation. This case becomes the center of conflict when Gates reduces it without sedation against Morris's orders.
Also known as: Broken forearm
The same sci-fi convention patient also sustained a nightstick fracture of the left ulna from the baseball bat assault.
A 14-year-old boy with sickle cell disease presents with altered mental status and respiratory distress. Initially thought to be poisoning, it is revealed he has acute chest syndrome causing pulmonary hemorrhage and severe hypoxia requiring intubation.
Also known as: Sickle cell
Demitri's underlying diagnosis that leads to his acute chest syndrome. The condition drives the major patient case in the episode.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
Dr. Pratt's brother is brought to the ER after consuming 15 shots of tequila on his first day as a paramedic. He develops respiratory depression requiring aggressive airway management.
Also known as: Shared delusion
A patient who believes aliens implanted a tracking chip in her leg cuts herself trying to remove it. She requires a psychiatric hold.
Also known as: DKA
A patient mentioned in passing who is being treated for diabetic ketoacidosis with improving ketones.