Also known as: VRE blood infection
Young patient with persistent VRE bacteremia requiring multiple treatment approaches. The episode centers on the medical team's dilemma about whether to perform gallbladder surgery or pursue less invasive treatment, with the patient ultimately improving after percutaneous drainage and antibiotic change.
Also known as: Gallbladder inflammation
The suspected source of Ana's persistent VRE bacteremia, leading to debate about whether to surgically remove the gallbladder or pursue percutaneous drainage.
Also known as: Dream running
Patient with chronic REM sleep behavior disorder who physically acts out his dreams, resulting in fall through a second-story window. The condition is the reason for his presentation but secondary to his traumatic injuries.
Also known as: Internal bleeding
Major plot driver involving diagnostic uncertainty about source of bleeding. The episode explores different timelines where choosing CT vs. angiogram determines patient survival, ultimately requiring emergency thoracotomy in the ER.
Also known as: Broken pelvis
Non-displaced pelvic fracture initially suspected as source of bleeding, creating diagnostic confusion about whether to pursue angiography or CT scan.
Also known as: Broken leg bones
Displaced lower leg fracture from the fall, requiring orthopedic consultation but secondary to the patient's life-threatening abdominal bleeding.
Also known as: V-tach
Life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia resulting from severe blood loss and shock, requiring multiple defibrillations and medications.
Also known as: DIC
Coagulation disorder complicating Ana's sepsis during the attempted surgical procedure, requiring treatment with protein C and heparin.
Also known as: V-fib
Cardiac arrest rhythm occurring during Ana's surgical procedure, requiring multiple defibrillations and ultimately contributing to decision to halt surgery.