Also known as: Knife wound
A patient presents to the ER with a stab wound to the upper abdomen with significant blood loss, requiring immediate intervention.
Also known as: Head laceration
Timothy sustains a head injury from being struck with a jar of cashews by his wife during a domestic violence incident. He requires neurological examination and suturing for head laceration.
Also known as: Intimate partner violence
Timothy and his wife Suzy are involved in mutual domestic violence. Timothy is kicked by Suzy causing internal bleeding, vomiting blood, and loss of consciousness requiring stabilization.
Also known as: Broken hip
A college student is hit by an SUV while biking, sustaining a hairline hip fracture requiring 8-12 weeks of healing and orthopedic consultation.
Also known as: Broken nose
Dr. Cooper sustains a nasal fracture after being punched by a patient during an altercation in the ER.
Also known as: Drug addiction in recovery
Sam is celebrating six months of sobriety and attends an AA meeting to receive his chip, representing his ongoing recovery arc.
Grace is discovered engaging in self-harm behavior in the bathroom, which is revealed at the end of the episode as a major concern for Jackie and Kevin.