Also known as: Broken wrist
A patient sustains a wrist fracture during a jump rope accident in the emergency department, requiring X-ray imaging and treatment.
Also known as: Cut
A mother named Mamie sustains deep lacerations to her thumb and knuckle down to the bone while using a hacksaw to remove a toilet seat, requiring sutures and tetanus vaccination. She becomes agitated and refuses male staff due to frustration with her family.
Also known as: Chicken pox
Four boys are mentioned to have chickenpox, having been out of school all week with visible skin manifestations causing itching.
Also known as: Heart stopped
Mr. Graham, a patient with DNR status, experiences cardiac arrest in Tompkins Square Park and is resuscitated by EMTs in the field against his wishes. He is brought to the ER with weak and tachycardic pulse, creating ethical conflict as he wanted to die outside. He ultimately dies in the hospital.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie's ongoing addiction is referenced through her attendance at meetings and her statement 'one day at a time' when asked how she's doing, indicating she is in active recovery.