Also known as: PID
A 22-year-old patient initially diagnosed with PID by Abby and discharged, but later collapses with a ruptured tubo-ovarian abscess leading to septic shock and hypotension. This medical error becomes a major plot point involving staff conflict and supervision issues.
Also known as: TOA
The PID patient develops a ruptured tubo-ovarian abscess with sepsis and hypotension requiring emergency surgery. This complication drives the episode's conflict about medical supervision and Abby's discharge decision.
Also known as: Ovarian cancer
End-stage ovarian cancer patient (Mrs. O'Brien) with liver and diaphragm metastases who is DNR and wishes to die at home. Carol and Luka use a nasal trumpet to temporarily support her breathing so her daughters can say goodbye, creating ethical conflict with Weaver.
Also known as: Kidney infection
Patient with pyelonephritis who develops an allergic reaction to sulfa antibiotics despite reporting the allergy, causing breathing difficulty and requiring epinephrine treatment.
Also known as: Asthma attack
Patient with history of asthma requiring continuous albuterol nebulizers and steroids, responds well to treatment.
Also known as: Sulfa allergy
Mrs. Wyatt has a documented sulfa allergy that was overlooked, leading to an allergic reaction with hives and difficulty breathing requiring epinephrine.
Also known as: Manic depression
Mark and Chen discuss their concern about Carter's mood swings, with Chen suggesting he may be bipolar rather than just traumatized from the stabbing. Mark is skeptical but agrees they should investigate.