Also known as: Heart stopped
Trial patient who coded after a car accident, suffered multiple cardiac arrests requiring resuscitation attempts including defibrillation and epinephrine, ultimately died despite efforts.
Also known as: CHF
Natalie's mother with worsening heart failure despite LVAD support, experiencing palpitations and arrhythmias. Dr. Young recommends adding an AICD (defibrillator) to help regulate heart rhythm while awaiting transplant.
Also known as: Malingering
Patient with history of self-harm to gain attention, presents with persistent vomiting and respiratory distress after ingesting malathion (insecticide). She refuses treatment unless Dr. Charles becomes her psychiatrist, revealing underlying attachment and abandonment issues related to her father.
Also known as: Insecticide poisoning
Self-inflicted malathion poisoning causing persistent vomiting, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory symptoms. Treated with DuoDote (atropine and pralidoxime).
Also known as: Exposed intestines
Construction worker trapped under debris with large abdominal wound and exposed intestines from circular saw injury. Required field surgery in unstable environment during gang violence lockdown, including Pringle maneuver to control liver bleeding.
Post-COVID patient with chest pain and dyspnea, initially suspected to be pulmonary embolism or anxiety. Bronchoscopy reveals rare pulmonary endometriosis with lesions in distal airway. Patient opts for surgical resection over hormone suppression to preserve fertility.
Also known as: PTSD
Dr. Archer experiences acute PTSD symptoms during field surgery when gunfire triggers flashbacks to Afghanistan combat experiences. Unable to complete procedure initially until Dr. Choi helps him regain composure. Agrees to seek therapy at episode's end.
Also known as: Shock from blood loss
Eddie develops hemorrhagic shock from liver laceration requiring emergency Pringle maneuver to clamp hepatic blood flow during field surgery.