Also known as: Impalement near aorta
Alison sustained an aortic injury in a car accident after intentionally driving off a cliff to escape a rapist. Dr. Pierce surgically repaired the injury.
Also known as: Internal bleeding
Alison had severe internal bleeding in her abdomen from the car crash, requiring REBOA catheter placement and emergency surgery.
Also known as: Broken leg
Alison sustained a lower extremity deformity with large hematoma and absent pedal pulse from the car crash.
Also known as: Liver injury
Keith sustained a grade-three liver laceration from the car crash requiring strict immobilization and serial monitoring to prevent fatal bleeding.
Also known as: Head laceration
Keith had Battle sign behind the right ear and required head CT to rule out serious brain injury.
Also known as: Head cut
Keith had a six-centimeter forehead laceration requiring suturing.
Also known as: Choking
An infant choked on an object for several minutes before Owen Hunt performed life-saving intervention. The baby was monitored for potential hypoxic brain injury.
Also known as: Esophageal tear
A patient had an esophageal perforation requiring TPN (total parenteral nutrition) and conservative management.
Also known as: Scalding burn
Stephanie Edwards sustained severe burns from an explosion while protecting a child from a rapist who started a fire in an attempt to escape hospital lockdown.