Also known as: Battered child
Young girl presented with a reported fall down stairs. Santos and Dylan suspect possible abuse and investigate, interviewing the girlfriend separately and planning visual examination for signs of trauma.
Also known as: Dislocated shoulder
Roofing worker sustained an open inferior shoulder dislocation when pallets fell on him. Successfully reduced in the ER, then arranged for transfer to another facility for surgical washout.
Also known as: DKA
Patient presented with altered mental status after falling. Found to have critically high blood sugar over 500, severe acidosis (pH 6.97), and ketones on breath, requiring insulin drip and ICU admission.
Also known as: Gonorrhea eye infection
Nun presented with eye infection showing gram-negative diplococci (gonorrhea), likely contracted from handling contaminated laundry at homeless shelter without gloves.
Also known as: Prolonged erection
Patient presented with eight-hour erection after using double dose of ED injection for anniversary. Treated with aspiration and phenylephrine injection to prevent permanent damage.
Also known as: Choking
Patient choked on broccoli at breakfast causing respiratory distress and stridor. Heimlich unsuccessful; foreign body removed via laryngoscopy under ketamine sedation.
Also known as: Abdominal fluid buildup
Patient with chronic ascites underwent therapeutic paracentesis with removal of over 4 liters of fluid. Medical students performed procedure under supervision.
Also known as: Throat abscess
Same patient also found to have apical abscess at base of lateral incisor requiring drainage during his ED visit.
Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Widow with advanced Alzheimer's repeatedly forgot her husband had died, requiring multiple notifications. Determined to be gravely disabled and needing nursing home placement.
Also known as: Wrist fracture
Patient with wrist fracture and epistaxis showing labile affect, concerning for encephalitis or psychiatric condition. Ordered for head CT and possible LP.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
Patient sustained burns from bacon grease poured down sink while washing dishes. Required debridement of dead skin and wound care.
Also known as: Head laceration
Dr. King knocked backwards off stool by fleeing suspect, sustaining head trauma without loss of consciousness. Evaluated and monitored in ER.
Also known as: Common cold
Abandoned infant tested positive for rhinovirus on respiratory panel, explaining benign source of symptoms. Required 2-day admit for blood culture clearance before foster care.
Also known as: Violent behavior
Combative college student brought in from library after being Tased by campus security. Remained agitated despite 5mg midazolam, requiring further sedation.
Also known as: Benzo addiction
Dr. Langdon returned to work after completing rehab for benzodiazepine addiction. She disclosed her treatment to Dr. King, explaining it never affected her work but required proper treatment.