First Response

Overview

In a special episode of Strong Medicine, the Rittenhouse Hospital Emergency Medical Services team is introduced. EMTs Kate and Zach are attacked while trying to save a young girl's life, figure out the motive behind it, and reach a dubious resolution. Then, a multiple vehicle accident keeps them and Dr. Vanessa Burke, an African American trauma surgeon and Katie's adoptive sister, busy. A chemical spill threatens the lives of those in the accident and a guilty driver makes an impulsive decision. Meanwhile, a pre-teen in the accident needs a transplant and Katie and Lu search homeless shelters for a match. Even after they find one, they still face some difficulties. Vanessa amputates the legs of a man who begged her to let him die and must convince him that life without legs is still worth living.

Guest Stars

Matthew Yang King

Dr. Matt Linn

Mickey Maxwell

Dr. Ziegler

Hector Luis Bustamante

Officer Wyatt

Warren Davis

Johnny

Paul Dillon

Frank the Truck Driver

Kiko Ellsworth

Carl

Debbie Fan

Gen-ji

Lisa Gerstein