Also known as: Leg amputation
A 27-year-old male jumps from the 59th Street Bridge with his girlfriend in a murder-suicide attempt. The impact tears both their arms off while they are handcuffed together. Timothy survives and requires emergency surgery and transfusion, while his girlfriend is DOA.
Also known as: Shoulder strain/sprain
Jackie injures her shoulder while helping transfer the trauma patient Timothy. She continues working despite the injury, using ice to manage pain, and colleagues express concern about her working with one functional arm.
Also known as: Kidney injury from bus accident
A 32-year-old pregnant woman is struck by a bicyclist while texting in the bike lane. She presents with right-side abdominal pain, spotting, and hypotension (88/50). Ultrasound shows the baby's heart rate is normal, and she is kept overnight for observation.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie is in early recovery from addiction and struggles with staying sober after being served divorce papers. She orders a drink but changes her mind, calling her sponsor Charlie instead. The episode explores her vulnerability to relapse during a crisis.
Also known as: Suicide attempt
Timothy and his girlfriend Jess execute a planned suicide pact by jumping from the 59th Street Bridge while handcuffed together. After surviving, Timothy expresses that the bridge was where they both wanted their last moments to be.