Also known as: Head trauma
Patient trapped under a car with skull fracture and intracranial bleeding showing signs of herniation. Izzie performs emergency burr holes in the field to relieve pressure, then continues the craniotomy in the OR. This is a central dramatic case demonstrating field medicine.
Also known as: Near-drowning with cardiac arrest
Meredith is found drowned and in cardiac arrest after falling into the water during the ferry boat disaster. The team performs prolonged resuscitation with multiple rounds of epinephrine. This is the central climactic case of the episode.
Also known as: ASD, hole in the heart
Pregnant patient with a leak in the right atrium requiring cardiac repair while beating to avoid compromising the fetus. Burke successfully repairs the heart defect.
Also known as: Stab wound
Patient undergoes surgery for abdominal injuries from the ferry disaster. George lies to her about finding her son to keep her calm before surgery. No intestinal damage or vital organ injury.
Also known as: Broken neck
Seven-year-old boy undergoes internal fixation of the spine by Callie Torres after sustaining spinal fractures in the ferry disaster. Patient is eventually reunited with his mother.
Also known as: Nearly severed leg
Patient rescued from ferry disaster with nearly severed leg but artery successfully tied off in the field, presumably by Meredith before she disappeared.
Also known as: Cold exposure
Meredith's body temperature drops to 80-81 degrees after drowning in cold water. The team attempts warm peritoneal lavage and other warming measures during resuscitation.