Also known as: Internal bleeding
Young orthodox Jewish mother of two who fell 6 feet into an open sidewalk cellar door, causing massive internal bleeding requiring emergency surgery. The case creates conflict between her orthodox husband who wants transport to Beth Israel and her reformed parents who want immediate surgery at All Saints.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
Street vendor sustained hot oil burn during a turf war altercation with another vendor. The case is treated alongside the puncture wound victim in a minor subplot.
Also known as: Facial puncture wound
Street vendor sustained facial puncture wound from a shish-kebab skewer during a turf war fight. Treated as part of the same altercation that produced the burn victim.
Also known as: Seizure
A patient has an epileptic seizure in the ER, during which Jackie steals their drugs. The incident is referenced by a former counselor as evidence of Jackie hitting a new low in her addiction.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie's ongoing addiction is central to the episode, featuring her encounter with a former drug counselor who now specializes in helping addicts 'hit bottom.' He witnesses her stealing drugs from a seizing patient and tells her she hasn't hit rock bottom yet.
Also known as: Broken leg
A drunk patient with a broken leg in Madison Park is mentioned as Lenny's ambulance assignment, preventing him from being immediately available to transport Geela to Beth Israel.