Also known as: PTSD
Cristina experiences severe PTSD following the plane crash, presenting with reactive psychosis, inability to speak, violent outbursts, and traumatic flashbacks. She remains in a dissociative state, reliving the four days in the wilderness.
Also known as: Nerve damage in hand
Derek has severe median nerve damage from the plane crash requiring nerve graft surgery. His surgeon initially estimates only 80% function recovery, but Callie proposes a riskier nerve graft using his anterior interosseous nerve that could achieve full recovery.
Also known as: Broken fingers
Derek sustained damage to the second metacarpal and complete crushing of the first MCP joint in the crash, initially treated with external fixation in Boise and later revised to internal fixation with scar tissue removal.
Also known as: Life-threatening infection
Arizona develops septic shock from a severe leg infection (temperature 104, serum lactate 6), requiring intubation, pressors, aggressive IV fluids, and ultimately emergency amputation to save her life.
Also known as: Broken leg bone with skin break
Arizona has extensive bone injury with severe soft-tissue infection from the plane crash. Callie plans intramedullary nailing with free flap coverage to save the leg, but worsening infection ultimately necessitates amputation.
Also known as: Persistent vegetative state
Mark remains in a coma from plane crash injuries but shows improvement with stabilizing vital signs and eventual awakening with inappropriate sexual comments. There is concern his improvement represents a terminal surge before death.
Also known as: Short bowel syndrome
Pediatric patient with short bowel syndrome who successfully undergoes intestinal transplant performed by Alex Karev, with good recovery and ability to eat solid foods.
Also known as: Brain tumor
Female patient with meningioma invading the sagittal sinus. Derek advises complete surgical excision rather than radiosurgery, but complications during the procedure include air embolus and venous infarction leading to code.