Also known as: Head trauma
A young woman suffers severe traumatic brain injury with open depressed skull fracture and active bleeding from an MCA branch after an ATV accident. Shepherd performs extensive neurosurgery including removal of hematoma from Broca's area, with concerns about paralysis and speech deficits.
Also known as: Cancer of the gallbladder
A teacher presents with acute abdominal pain initially thought to be gallstones, but discovered to be advanced, unresectable gallbladder cancer with liver metastases. The tumor encases the hepatic artery and bile duct, making surgical removal impossible. She receives terminal diagnosis.
Also known as: Aortic stenosis
Dr. Russell performs a minimally invasive Lotus valve replacement procedure for aortic valve defect. Yang participates in the phase two trial of this revolutionary transcatheter valve technology.
Also known as: Broken bones
A motorcycle accident victim with extensive crush injuries presents to the ER. The new Lodox scanner reveals bilateral leg fractures and fractures of the proximal right radius and ulna in a single 13-second scan.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
A 12-year-old cancer patient being treated by Karev, receiving chemotherapy. He mentions his growth was stunted by a lifetime of cancer treatment. The episode shows him receiving IV fluids before scheduled chemo.