Also known as: Narcotic overdose
A young male patient is brought to the ER with heroin overdose, presenting with blue lips and pinpoint pupils. He is successfully treated with intranasal Narcan (naloxone) and regains consciousness. This case occurs during the nurses' walkout, requiring doctors to provide hands-on care.
Also known as: Skin infection
A patient is being treated for cellulitis in the ER, requiring fresh dressing changes. The condition is visually severe enough to cause nausea in an observer.
A 32-year-old male found unresponsive at the bottom of an elevator shaft, requiring airway assistance, peripheral IV line, and intubation. The patient is placed on a ventilator during the nursing shortage crisis.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie's ongoing recovery from prescription pill addiction is featured throughout the episode, including her having intense cravings dreams, discussing her past addiction with Dr. Prince, and having a moment where she appears to relapse or come close to relapsing at the end of the episode.