Also known as: Functional neurological symptom disorder
Jordan presents with tonic-clonic activity that appears to be seizures, but EEG testing reveals they are pseudo-seizures. Through sodium amobarbital interview, it's revealed her conversion disorder stems from unresolved trauma related to accidentally suffocating her first baby while trying to protect him from an abusive partner.
Also known as: SIDS
Jordan's first baby died eight years ago in what was ruled SIDS, but under sodium amobarbital it's revealed she accidentally suffocated him while trying to keep him quiet to avoid abuse from her partner. This traumatic event is the root cause of her current conversion disorder.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
17-year-old who burned both hands on a grill at his workplace. Examination reveals persistent hypertension, raising concerns about underlying medical issues in an adolescent.
Also known as: High blood pressure
Elgin presents with persistently elevated blood pressure (162/94) unusual for his age, with tox screen negative. The cause remains unexplained and requires follow-up.
Also known as: SVT
Lab researcher with known Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome develops SVT after experimenting with ketamine. He requires adenosine to convert back to normal sinus rhythm after vagal maneuvers fail.
Also known as: WPW
Pre-existing cardiac condition that predisposes Yuri to dangerous arrhythmias, which is triggered during unauthorized ketamine experiments in the research lab.
Also known as: Special K
Researcher participates in unauthorized human experimentation with ketamine as part of neuropsychiatric research, leading to cardiac complications.
Patient in Abby's psychiatric group therapy who has been referred from the ER for exhibitionism and reports being over-sexualized at a young age.