Also known as: TOF
A 7-year-old girl from Ecuador collapses on a plane with acute respiratory distress. She is diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect requiring emergency surgical repair. The surgery becomes complicated when pulmonary hypertension develops.
Also known as: Locked-in state
A 25-year-old woman believed to be in a persistent vegetative state for five years is discovered to actually have locked-in syndrome caused by a basilar artery stroke. She has been conscious but completely paralyzed throughout, including during a sexual assault that resulted in pregnancy. The diagnosis is revealed through eye movement testing.
Also known as: Rape
Teresa, initially believed to be in a vegetative state, is discovered to be pregnant at 10 weeks following sexual assault at her long-term care facility. She presented with blood in her urine and vaginal trauma.
Also known as: Drug mule overdose
The mother of the pediatric heart patient is revealed to be a drug mule who swallowed cocaine packets to finance her daughter's medical treatment. One packet leaks, causing cocaine-induced myocardial infarction requiring emergency intervention and endoscopic removal of the packets.
Also known as: BPD
A 15-year-old girl on a six-month psychiatric hold who ingests toxic chemicals to get Dr. Reese's attention. Her diagnosis of borderline personality disorder is questioned when evidence suggests she may have been wrongfully committed based on testimony from her mentally ill, violent mother.
Also known as: Chemical burn to digestive tract
Nancy intentionally swallows bleach (sodium hydroxide) and rust remover (hydrofluoric acid) to engineer a medical visit to see Dr. Reese, requiring emergency treatment with NG tube, calcium gluconate, and magnesium.
Also known as: Severe eating disorder
A patient at the youth psychiatric hospital mentioned during Dr. Reese's rounds as battling anorexia nervosa coupled with borderline personality disorder since age 13.
Also known as: Schizoaffective disorder
A patient at the youth psychiatric hospital mentioned during Dr. Reese's rounds who struggles with schizophrenia, auditory hallucinations, and paranoia, being treated with a new anti-psychotic medication.
Also known as: UTI
Initially suspected as the cause of blood in Teresa's urine before the pregnancy and sexual assault were discovered.
Also known as: Pregnancy loss
April is dealing with the recent loss of her baby and the emotional aftermath, including strain in her relationship with Tate. This affects her throughout the episode as she tries to cope by working.