Also known as: Tumor on baby's neck
A pregnant patient at 36 weeks gestation has a baby with a large mass involving the lower face and neck discovered on ultrasound. An EXIT procedure (ex utero intrapartum treatment) is performed to secure the baby's airway via tracheotomy while still attached to the placenta before cutting the umbilical cord.
Also known as: Early labor
Patient experiences preterm contractions at 36 weeks that do not respond to terbutaline or magnesium sulfate, requiring emergency cesarean section.
Also known as: Small bowel cancer
A 39-year-old woman with history of small bowel cancer in remission for three years presents with syncope. CT scan reveals recurrent cancer with abnormal tissue wrapped around part of the liver. She is scheduled for debulking surgery.
Also known as: Fainting
Patient passes out at the mall while waiting for Santa with her 6-month-old daughter, presenting with hypotension and abdominal distension.
Also known as: Being high on marijuana
Hospital staff members accidentally consume marijuana-laced brownies brought by a patient, resulting in intoxication during work hours.
Also known as: Breathing failure
Alex remains on mechanical ventilation recovering from his shooting injuries. An initial extubation attempt fails due to agitation, but a second attempt using anxiolytics and behavioral techniques is successful.