Also known as: Monkeypox (mutated strain)
A mutated variant of monkeypox affecting multiple patients drives the central plot, causing a complete hospital evacuation and 14-day quarantine for Carter, Chen, Pratt, and Gallant who had prolonged exposure. The virus originated in the Congo Republic and spread to Chicago.
Also known as: Leg amputation
Dr. Romano walks into a helicopter tail rotor during the evacuation crisis, suffering traumatic amputation of his arm at the distal humerus. He undergoes emergency replantation surgery but experiences post-operative complications with poor perfusion to the hand.
Also known as: Lung infection
Stan, a quarantined patient with history of alcoholism, presents with bloody sputum, fever, sweats, and weight loss. Initially suspected of tuberculosis, sputum culture reveals pneumococcus (Gram-positive diplococci), confirming bacterial pneumonia.
Also known as: Broken pelvis
Colin sustained a broken pelvis in a motor vehicle accident caused by his stalker. He requires helicopter transport during the evacuation but has severe anxiety about flying.
Also known as: Lung bruising
Colin has bilateral pulmonary contusions that are worsening (blooming), causing decreased tidal volume and oxygen saturation, requiring ICU-level care during the evacuation.
Also known as: Gallbladder inflammation
Marty, a 68-year-old diabetic patient, presents with cholecystitis complicated by Gram-negative sepsis requiring urgent evacuation via helicopter.
Also known as: Heart attack
Patient presented with chest pain that intensified throughout the day while working in his pet shop. Used as an example case in Dr. Corday's medical presentation in England.
Also known as: Tear in the aorta
Mr. McKay, a 63-year-old accountant from Manchester, is diagnosed with aortic dissection confirmed by CT scan during Dr. Corday's time in England.
Also known as: Colorectal cancer
Patient undergoes hemicolectomy performed by Dr. Corday in England for complete excision of colon cancer, with complications from previous appendectomy adhesions.
Also known as: Alcoholism
Stan, a former philosophy professor, is in quarantine experiencing alcohol withdrawal (DTs) and reveals he killed his daughter in a DUI. Carter and Pratt discuss getting him into treatment and counseling.