Also known as: Blocked intestine
Carl presents with chronic abdominal pain and nausea. CT reveals partial small bowel obstruction with a pancreatic mass. The episode centers on the debate between surgical versus medical management, ultimately resulting in distal pancreatectomy when fever develops suggesting worsening inflammation.
MRI reveals a focal solitary mass in the distal pancreas suspected to be causing Carl's bowel obstruction. Dr. Marcel advocates for immediate surgical removal while Dr. Choi initially prefers conservative management. Patient ultimately undergoes distal pancreatectomy.
Also known as: DVT
Neal presents with swollen calf diagnosed as DVT. Despite heparin therapy, he develops a large proximal pulmonary embolism and arrests before endoscopic treatment can be performed, resulting in death.
Also known as: Blood clot in lung
Blood clot from Neal's leg migrates to his lungs causing large proximal pulmonary embolism. He arrests and dies before interventional radiology can treat the clot endoscopically.
Also known as: Manic depression
First-year law associate presents with manic episode involving sleep deprivation, ranting, and pacing. Dr. Charles diagnoses bipolar disorder. Patient initially resists treatment due to career concerns but eventually agrees to admission for medication stabilization.
Also known as: Lung infection
Toddler initially presents with nosebleeds and allergy symptoms. Dr. Manning suspects bacterial sinus infection progressing to pneumonia. Parents refuse antibiotics and x-rays preferring naturopathic care. Episode climaxes with Manning locking the patient in treatment room to prevent parents from leaving against medical advice.
Also known as: Sinus infection
Toddler with persistent cough, post-nasal drip, and elevated white blood cell count suggesting bacterial sinus infection that Dr. Manning believes is progressing to pneumonia.
Also known as: Severe dehydration
Elevated BUN and creatinine suggest dehydration in toddler. Parents initially resistant to IV saline, preferring coconut water popsicles, but eventually agree to IV treatment.
Also known as: Breast cancer
Maggie is revealed to be undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer in secret. Caroline discovers her at the infusion center. Maggie has been keeping her diagnosis from hospital staff except Sharon Goodwin.
Also known as: Head trauma
Dr. Manning continues to be supervised by Dr. Lanik following her prior head injury. She is restricted to minor cases and monitored for judgment issues, creating tension throughout the episode.
Also known as: Seasonal allergies
Toddler initially presents with nosebleeds, rash, and cough attributed to seasonal allergies. Swollen turbinates and post-nasal drip noted on exam.