Also known as: Brain attack
14-year-old patient with sickle cell anemia who suffered a stroke due to blockage in her basilar artery. The stroke was potentially preventable if doppler screenings had continued, which drives the episode's main conflict about the discontinued screening program.
Also known as: Sickle cell
The underlying condition causing Alijah's stroke by restricting blood flow to her brain. The episode centers on reinstating doppler screenings for sickle cell patients that were discontinued during COVID.
Also known as: Car accident injuries
Elderly patient who was being transported by ambulance for a fever when the ambulance crashed at high speed. He sustained severe trauma including laceration and internal injuries, and ultimately died despite surgical intervention.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
Female trauma patient from ambulance crash who develops collapsed lung and internal bleeding while waiting for surgery, creating tension between Reynolds and Baptiste about surgical approach.
Also known as: Broken rib
Fractured rib from the ambulance crash that was the source of bleeding into the patient's lungs, requiring surgical repair.
Also known as: Broken leg
Patient has osteoporotic bones leading to two fractures from the crash. Baptiste and Reynolds debate surgical technique, with Reynolds using expandable pedicle screws with cement.
Also known as: Head laceration
Paramedic who was injured in the ambulance crash and required head CT and suturing of lacerations before going to surgery.
Also known as: PTSD
Iggy experiences severe anxiety and panic symptoms when pressured to see patients again, stemming from his traumatic experience with patient Chance. He experiences throat closing, racing heart, sweaty palms, and ultimately decides to resign rather than return to clinical practice.