Also known as: CHF
Denny's worsening heart failure is a central storyline. He requires a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a bridge to transplant, meaning he cannot leave the hospital until he receives a donor heart.
Also known as: Brain aneurysm
Sylvia has a large inoperable brain aneurysm that causes a seizure during oral sex. Derek performs a rare double-barrel brain bypass surgery to redirect blood flow around the aneurysm, giving her a chance at survival.
Also known as: Water breaking early
Mrs. Gibson experienced premature rupture of membranes at 28 weeks and has been on bed rest. She is scheduled for a C-section when no infection is found.
Also known as: Dislocated finger with multiple breaks
Heath, a hockey player, sustains a finger dislocation and fractures. Desperate to play in front of college scouts, he amputates his own finger following internet instructions, leading to severe infection and permanent loss of hand function.
Also known as: Stab wound to neck
Kyle sustains a penetrating injury to his neck from a fork during an intimate moment when his wife has a seizure. The fork is successfully removed without damaging major vessels or nerves.
Also known as: MRSA
Heath develops a severe MRSA infection after placing his severed finger in a contaminated hockey glove, requiring extensive surgical debridement and resulting in permanent damage.