ER — NBC

Season 15, Episode 18

5 medical diagnoses portrayed

Also known as: GSW

Aortic transectionHemorrhagic shock

Criminal suspect shot by police with multiple gunshot wounds, including a transected aorta. Patient codes and undergoes attempted resuscitation but dies in the trauma room.

ER — S15E18Patient: Shooter (perp)

Multiple gunshot woundsmajor

Also known as: Gunshot to the leg

Liver lacerationBladder perforationPossible uterine injury

Detective shot in the line of duty with two gunshot wounds (buttock and shoulder, with exit wound in chest). Bullet trajectory through pelvis causes liver, bladder, and potential uterine injuries requiring surgical exploration and possible hysterectomy.

ER — S15E18Patient: Detective Claudia Diaz

End-stage renal diseasemajor

Also known as: Kidney failure

Cardiac tamponadeHyperkalemiaVentricular tachycardiaFluid overload

Carter is on chronic dialysis awaiting kidney transplant and develops life-threatening cardiac tamponade requiring emergency pericardiocentesis. He goes into V-tach due to severe hyperkalemia (K+ 7.6) and requires defibrillation and medical management.

ER — S15E18Patient: Dr. John Carter

Recurring storyline

Strokesupporting

Also known as: Brain attack

Frontal lobe damagePersonality changesLoss of impulse control

Sam's mother is recovering from a stroke that affected her frontal lobe, causing disinhibition and personality changes. She is in a rehabilitation facility requiring ongoing care.

ER — S15E18Patient: Mary Taggart (Sam's mother)

Recurring storyline

Anaphylaxissupporting

Also known as: Severe allergic reaction

BronchospasmRespiratory distress

Patient presents with acute anaphylactic reaction to peanuts with rash, wheezing, and respiratory distress. Treated by desk clerks Frank and Jerry with epinephrine injection.

ER — S15E18Patient: Margie