Also known as: Opioid overdose
Recreational drug users who unknowingly consumed cocaine laced with fentanyl at a bar, requiring Narcan administration. Hannah and Mitch respond as bystanders before paramedics arrive.
Also known as: Abdominal cancer
Vince presents with severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distension due to tumor compression of his stomach. His insurance company denies surgery, leading to a viral social media campaign and the hospital ultimately covering the costs to allow him quality of life before a planned trip to Italy.
Also known as: Baby stuck during delivery
Tessa, the pregnant wife of Hannah's date, goes into labor in the ED after confronting Hannah. During delivery, the baby's shoulders become stuck, requiring McRoberts maneuver and suprapubic pressure to safely deliver the baby girl.
Also known as: Pancreatic cancer
Paul is brought in by his wife concerned about depression and suicidal ideation. Dr. Charles connects the sudden-onset type 2 diabetes, weight loss, and depression to discover a resectable pancreatic tumor. The early detection allows for surgical treatment with a good prognosis.
Also known as: Depression
Paul presents with sudden-onset depression, irritability, and social withdrawal with his wife concerned about suicide risk. Dr. Charles determines the depression is physiologically caused by the pancreatic tumor rather than primary psychiatric illness.
Also known as: Type 2 diabetes
Paul was diagnosed with sudden-onset type 2 diabetes six months ago despite low BMI and no family history. This atypical presentation is a clue that leads Dr. Charles to discover the underlying pancreatic tumor.