Also known as: Gallbladder inflammation
Dante, a baker, presents with cholecystitis and elevated transaminases. During workup, he receives an unexpected HIV diagnosis. His surgery is converted from laparoscopic to open procedure due to severe inflammation.
Also known as: AIDS
Dante learns he is HIV-positive during routine ER screening before his cholecystectomy. The diagnosis is delivered insensitively by Griffith, creating emotional conflict. He had missed earlier calls from the health department about his status.
Also known as: GSW to chest
Young fisherman found unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds to chest and abdomen. He codes in the ER, requiring thoracotomy and extensive repair of spleen, bowel, SMA, and lung. Eventually identified by his parents.
Also known as: Severe spinal nerve compression
Pregnant woman (29 weeks) develops severe disc herniation at L5-S1 from softball injury, causing cauda equina syndrome with groin numbness and urinary incontinence. Requires emergent decompression surgery with specialized positioning to protect the fetus.
Also known as: Early labor
During spine surgery, Allie's baby develops deep decelerations due to cord compression, requiring emergency cesarean section at 29 weeks. Baby delivered successfully but requires ventilator support due to underdeveloped lungs.
Also known as: Blood and air in chest cavity
Gunshot victim presents with bilateral hemopneumothoraxes requiring chest tube placement before emergent thoracotomy.
Also known as: Heart attack recovery
Chief Altman is recovering one week post-heart attack, struggling with returning to work too soon and processing trauma from losing a patient on the table. She experiences emotional difficulty and eventually agrees to proper rest.
Also known as: Broken nose
Minor injury from family softball game resulting in nasal fracture from being hit by a foul ball.
Also known as: Dislocated elbow
Softball injury resulting in inability to straighten arm, requiring orthopedic consult.
Also known as: Deep cut
Minor laceration sustained during family softball game requiring suturing.