Also known as: Fall injuries
A 23-year-old window washer falls 33 stories and miraculously survives. He undergoes multiple emergency surgeries to address massive internal injuries, hemorrhaging, and brain bleeding. Despite heroic efforts, his mother ultimately requests no further resuscitation attempts.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Massive subdural hemorrhage with significant left shift and mass effect compressing the brain. Dr. Rhodes performs a craniotomy despite Dr. Latham's concerns about the patient's coagulopathy and poor prognosis.
Also known as: Heart infection
A 25-year-old lawyer presents with flu-like symptoms but is found to have severe viral myocarditis with heart function at only 20-25%. She codes in the ED and requires cardiopulmonary support. April advocates for IVIG and plasmapheresis treatment, which successfully reverses her condition.
Also known as: Spine infection
A paraplegic man presents with septic shock from a paraspinal abscess at the T4 vertebrae caused by gram-negative bacteria. The infection is traced to stem cell injections he received in Mexico in hopes of reversing his paralysis. Requires surgical drainage of the abscess.
Also known as: Paralysis
Nick has paraplegia from a car accident and is seeking experimental stem cell treatments in Mexico despite medical advice. His disability and attempts to reverse it drive the emotional core of his storyline.
Also known as: Brain attack
An elderly woman is brought to the ED by Edward (in superhero costume) after collapsing in the street with signs of acute stroke including facial droop, right-sided weakness, and inability to speak.
Also known as: Pregnancy loss
April discovers at her routine ultrasound that her baby no longer has a heartbeat. She experiences profound grief but initially tries to continue working. The episode ends with her breaking down over the loss and needing to schedule a D&C procedure.
Also known as: Grieving
Edward is coping with his wife Rachel's death from ovarian cancer by wearing a superhero costume and trying to help others. He has extreme reactions when separated from the costume and experiences panic attacks. Dr. Reese helps him find healthier outlets through hospital volunteer work.
Also known as: Heart attack
A patient in the waiting room suddenly experiences chest pain and cardiac arrest. Dr. Reese stages this scenario to help Edward realize he can help people without his superhero costume, though the patient is successfully resuscitated with internal cardiac massage.