Also known as: Ruptured aneurysm
Young woman presents with severe headache initially thought to be a migraine triggered by her mother's recent death. CT reveals subarachnoid hemorrhage requiring emergency surgery. Complicated by her need to care for her elderly father who has no other support.
Also known as: Panic attacks
Hospital administrator Mike Cruz experiences a panic attack with wheezing and tachycardia while dealing with the chaotic ED, initially mistaking it for asthma. Requires nebulizer treatment and transfer to pulmonary.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
Patient found down on curb, totally intoxicated, combative with EMS. Used to demonstrate Zoey's insubordination when she deliberately causes patient to urinate before proper assessment.
Also known as: Impalement
Construction worker injured by nail from rooftop construction site. Requires X-ray to rule out bone penetration. Part of larger subplot about unsafe helipad construction causing multiple injuries.