Also known as: Pregnancy-induced seizures
Pregnant patient initially misdiagnosed with simple UTI presents with eclamptic seizures requiring emergency delivery. Initially managed with magnesium sulfate, but develops severe complications including placental abruption and DIC leading to maternal death despite resuscitation efforts.
Also known as: Baby stuck during delivery
During vaginal delivery attempt, baby's shoulder becomes impacted behind the mother's pubic bone. Multiple maneuvers fail, requiring emergency cesarean section with Zavanelli maneuver (pushing baby back into birth canal).
Also known as: Abruption
Discovered during emergency C-section when two liters of blood found in uterus. Leads to massive hemorrhage and contributes to patient's death despite transfusions and resuscitation.
Also known as: DIC
Patient develops DIC as complication of placental abruption and massive hemorrhage. Blood stops clotting, patient bleeds from all puncture sites and surgical incisions. Treated with cryoprecipitate and platelets but patient dies.
Also known as: Baby not breathing at birth
Newborn delivered apneic with flaccid tone and Apgar of zero. Requires intubation, CPR, umbilical line placement, and resuscitation with epinephrine and glucose. Eventually stabilizes with Apgar improving to 8.
Also known as: Broken hip
Elderly woman presents with hip fracture requiring surgical repair. Causes conflict when her son Dr. Benton demands to scrub in on the surgery.
Also known as: Fever seizure
Three-month-old infant presents seizing with fever of 105 degrees, briefly mentioned at episode opening.
Also known as: GSW
Patient with single gunshot wound presents in shock, arrests, and requires emergency thoracotomy to cross-clamp the aorta. Successfully resuscitated and taken to OR.
Also known as: Insecticide poisoning
Patient brought in by mother, found unconscious at work (nursery/greenhouse). Presents with pinpoint pupils, frothing at mouth, and hypotension. Treated with atropine after exposure to insecticides.
Also known as: Bladder infection
Initial misdiagnosis in pregnant patient who actually has preeclampsia/eclampsia. Urinalysis shows white cells and bacteria, leading Dr. Greene to incorrectly diagnose simple UTI and miss warning signs of eclampsia.
Diabetic patient attempts to remove tattoo using a power sander, creating significant skin injury requiring plastic surgery consultation and possible skin graft.