Also known as: Anxiety disorder
Grace, Jackie's daughter, experiences ongoing anxiety disorder that manifests in a panic attack during school, requiring emergency intervention. This is a recurring character arc that drives emotional conflict throughout the episode.
Also known as: Head laceration
Mrs. Greenfield sustained a head injury from a motor vehicle accident on the FDR Drive. She presents with a laceration requiring suturing and undergoes CT scanning for evaluation.
Also known as: Stomach cancer
CT scan reveals spots on Mrs. Greenfield's stomach and a mass in her bowel, requiring admission for biopsy and possible exploratory surgery. Oncology consultation is ordered.
Also known as: High blood pressure
Mrs. Greenfield has a blood pressure of 140/90 and is on Diovan for blood pressure management, noted during her trauma evaluation.
Also known as: Broken leg
A patient presents with significant pain and is diagnosed with a fractured fibula, referred to Orthopedics and given Vicodin for pain management.
Also known as: Severe dehydration
A patient arrives weak and dehydrated after being on his bathroom floor for three days with fever (103°F), requiring IV fluids.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
A temporary nurse from St. Vincent's is working while impaired, showing contracted, glassy, nonresponsive pupils consistent with benzodiazepine use (Valium or Halcion). He is confronted and dismissed.