Also known as: CHF
Denny is on the heart transplant list with an LVAD (left ventricular assist device) and awaiting a donor heart. His condition deteriorates during the episode, requiring intubation and multiple IV drips. Izzie deliberately cuts his LVAD wire to make him sicker and elevate his transplant priority.
Also known as: GSW
Restaurant patron shot during a workplace shooting incident. Bullet passed through his girlfriend's arm first before entering his shoulder.
Also known as: GSW to arm
Through-and-through gunshot wound to the right arm during restaurant shooting. The bullet exited her arm and entered her boyfriend.
Also known as: Broken leg
Busboy who sustained a gunshot wound to the lower left leg resulting in tibial fracture during the restaurant shooting. Requires ORIF surgery but is delayed due to surgical backlog.
Also known as: Head trauma
19-year-old pregnant restaurant worker shot in the head during the workplace shooting. The bullet created a massive hematoma and brain herniation. She becomes brain dead during surgery. Her parents initially want to keep her on life support for the baby but ultimately decide to make her an organ donor.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Kendra is 12 weeks pregnant when she sustains the fatal head injury. The fetus appears healthy initially, creating an ethical dilemma about keeping the mother on life support.
Also known as: Gunshot to the leg
The episode centers around a workplace shooting at a restaurant where a disgruntled employee opened fire. Fourteen people were injured and two died, overwhelming the ER. Multiple patients present with various gunshot wounds throughout the episode.
Also known as: Bone cancer
Derek and Meredith's dog has bone cancer in his leg. They discuss treatment options including chemotherapy or amputation, with Derek suggesting euthanasia. Meredith learns the prognosis is approximately one year or less.