Also known as: Pregnancy-induced seizures
16-year-old patient presents with seizures after secretly giving birth at home. Initially treated for seizures, then diagnosed with post-partum eclampsia complicated by HELLP syndrome and liver bleeding.
Also known as: Pregnancy-related blood disorder
Post-partum complication causing blood clotting problems and liver damage. Leads to life-threatening hemorrhage requiring emergency surgery. The team debates hysterectomy but successfully treats without removing her uterus.
Also known as: ACL tear
Dancer sustains ACL tear during performance pyramid collapse. Injury complicated by pre-existing joint damage from illicit steroid injections used to enhance performance. Requires surgery but must wait for swelling to decrease.
Dancer presents with syncope and cardiac arrhythmia. EKG shows characteristic Type 2 saddle-back pattern. Patient had been hiding symptoms for months to continue dancing. Goes into v-tach storm requiring multiple interventions and amiodarone.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
Dancer assaulted by rival team member, resulting in pneumothorax requiring chest tube placement. Chest tube becomes obstructed by broken rib shard, complicating treatment.
Also known as: Cast too tight
Patient develops compartment syndrome from overly tight cast on arm, causing weak pulse and loss of consciousness. Requires immediate cast removal and recasting.