Also known as: Dislocated shoulder
Jackie sustains a dislocated shoulder while competing in a contest to hold onto a wedding dress. She refuses initial surgery to stay in the contest, leading to complications requiring eventual surgical repair.
Also known as: Scalp torn off
Helena suffers a scalp avulsion, nasal fracture, and facial lacerations during the wedding dress contest. She collapses from internal bleeding and requires emergency surgery.
Also known as: Broken nose
Helena sustains a nasal fracture along with other injuries during the wedding dress contest.
Also known as: Inflamed appendix
A skydiver who falls 12,000 feet when his parachute fails to open miraculously survives with only appendicitis requiring an appendectomy, despite expectations of massive trauma.
Also known as: Blocked arteries
Mr. Arnold has complete blockage of his left main coronary artery requiring CABG surgery, but is allergic to anesthesia. Dr. Hahn performs an awake open heart surgery using epidural anesthesia while the patient remains conscious throughout the 6+ hour procedure.
Also known as: Anesthesia allergy
Mr. Arnold develops malignant hyperthermia during an initial cardiac catheterization, revealing he is allergic to anesthesia. This complication necessitates an innovative awake open heart surgery approach.
Also known as: PTSD
Meredith continues to experience symptoms from her near-drowning incident including nightmares, insomnia, and panic attacks. She discusses her abandonment issues and trauma with a psychiatrist.