Also known as: Stomach cancer
Jeremy has advanced gastric cancer that has stopped responding to chemotherapy. He undergoes a risky cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC to buy enough time to meet his soon-to-be-born daughter before he dies.
Also known as: Hypervitaminosis A
Angelica, a gymnast, experiences dizziness and blurred vision causing her to fall during competition. Investigation reveals she developed vitamin A toxicity from prolonged use of glitter products containing high-dose retinoids.
Also known as: Electrocution
A power line worker's implanted defibrillator repeatedly fires after electrical injury. Dr. Lenox performs emergency surgery to cut the lead wire when conventional deactivation methods fail.
Also known as: Broken ankle
Angelica breaks her ankle after falling from the balance beam during a gymnastics competition, which serves as the presenting injury that leads to discovery of vitamin A toxicity.
A pregnant patient with narcolepsy consults Dr. Charles about medication safety during pregnancy, expressing concerns about finding safe treatment options.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
Devin presents with severe intoxication (BAC 0.275) and injuries he claims are from a hockey accident, but his presentation raises suspicion of domestic violence involvement.
Also known as: Intimate partner violence
Dr. Lenox discovers Faye trapped and injured in her basement, likely a victim of domestic violence by her husband Devin who is simultaneously being treated in the ED.