Also known as: Severed toe
Patient presented with his big toe amputated by a machete while camping. The toe was successfully reattached via microsurgery, with nerve and vascular anastomosis completed.
Also known as: Magic mushroom poisoning
Hospital potluck was accidentally contaminated with psilocybin (magic mushrooms) that were mistaken for cumin seasoning in Morgan's sweet potato casserole. Fourteen staff members became intoxicated, experiencing hallucinations, disinhibition, confusion, elevated temperatures, and dilated pupils.
Also known as: Fractured skull
Patient fell from roof while attempting repairs, resulting in depressed skull fracture with bone fragments causing pressure on the brain. Treated with craniotomy and cranioplasty.
Also known as: High blood pressure emergency
Patient presented with critically elevated blood pressure (180 over 120) placing him at risk for complications including heart attack or stroke. Treatment with esmolol triggered an asthmatic reaction due to undisclosed asthma history.
Also known as: Butt plug stuck in rectum
Patient presented with severe rectal pain after inserting a toothbrush into rectum. Brief case handled in busy emergency department.
Also known as: Electrical injury
Patient suffered second-degree electrical burn at work. Treatment included burn ointment, morphine for debridement, and maintenance fluids. Work-related stress and possible stimulant use were suspected contributing factors.
Also known as: Twisted spleen
Social media influencer who used ball launcher to fire basketball at his stomach caused his already-weakened spleen ligaments to rupture, resulting in splenic displacement and inadequate blood flow requiring emergency splenectomy.
Also known as: Inflamed appendix
Dr. Park developed acute appendicitis with advanced inflammation and risk of rupture while under the influence of psilocybin from the contaminated potluck. Required emergency laparoscopic appendectomy.
Also known as: Abnormal heart vessel
During treatment for toe amputation, patient was discovered to have anomalous left coronary artery originating from wrong side of aorta with multiple areas of stenosis, placing him at high risk of cardiac arrest. Required open-heart surgery to unroof the coronary and re-implant the artery to correct location.