
The chaotic hum of the emergency room wraps around you like a heavy blanket. It’s 3:00 a.m. on a sweltering July night, and you are fueled by lukewarm coffee and sheer adrenaline. The triage nurse waves you over, holding a chart that looks thicker than usual for a new admission. “This one’s a puzzle, Doctor,” she murmurs, sliding it into your hands.