Also known as: Measles with brain inflammation
A critically ill child with measles encephalitis whose parents refuse a spinal tap to determine proper treatment. The case drives conflict between the medical team and parents, with debate over whether he has ADEM versus pneumonia, determining whether steroids will save or kill him.
Also known as: Broken pelvis
Hospital worker crushed by a reversing truck with unstable pelvic ring fracture and severe retroperitoneal bleeding. Case involves critical debate about transfusion protocols, permissive hypotension, and preperitoneal packing procedure to control bleeding.
Also known as: Chocolate blood syndrome
A graphic designer presenting with cyanosis and methemoglobinemia of unknown etiology. The medical team works to determine if this was accidental exposure, intentional poisoning, or a suicide attempt, but the patient remains evasive about the cause.
Also known as: Suicide attempt
The patient with methemoglobinemia is suspected of attempting suicide but refuses to acknowledge it. Eventually admits to not wanting to be alive anymore and agrees to speak with psychiatry.
Also known as: Major injuries from car accident
The episode deals with aftermath of the PittFest mass shooting with 112 mass casualty patients treated over several hours. Referenced throughout as the context for the entire episode, with six deaths and multiple patients requiring surgery.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Dr. Collins is revealed to have been self-treating withdrawal symptoms by stealing controlled substances from the hospital. Confronted by Dr. Robby who mandates a 5-year recovery program including inpatient treatment, random drug tests, and mandatory meetings.
Also known as: Fork stuck in throat
A 14-year-old girl who fell while running up stairs with a fork in her mouth, resulting in the fork becoming lodged in her throat. Treated as a lighter moment after the intense trauma cases.
Also known as: PTSD
Dr. Robby experiences a breakdown during the mass casualty event, shutting down for several minutes. He processes the trauma with colleagues and discusses the psychological impact of working in such extreme conditions.