Also known as: Torn aorta
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle during the bike race sustains a traumatic aortic injury with cerebral edema. He is declared brain-dead after tests, and his organs are harvested for donation after his wife consents.
Also known as: Brain death
The same John Doe patient undergoes serial testing for brain death after showing fixed and dilated pupils, absent corneal reflexes, and no higher-brain function on EEG. He is eventually declared brain-dead and becomes an organ donor.
Also known as: Liver cancer
A VIP patient and friend of the Chief has end-stage liver cancer and has been on the transplant list for eight months. He receives a liver transplant from the brain-dead organ donor.
Also known as: Stab wound
A bike racer crashes and sustains penetrating abdominal trauma with multiple handlebar impalement injuries. Initially appears superficial but later crashes and requires emergency surgery. He survives.
Also known as: Brain swelling
The John Doe patient presents with cerebral edema on CT scan following his traumatic injuries from being struck by a vehicle, contributing to his eventual brain death.