Also known as: Blood infection
Jimmy Evans is dying from sepsis with organ failure following Shane's surgical error in a previous episode. He dies despite Alex being present, having reconciled enough to tell his father that his ex-wife and son were coming to visit.
Also known as: Head laceration
Young female patient who is unconscious following a multi-vehicle collision at the downtown waterfront. She requires intubation and surgical intervention for internal injuries.
Also known as: Bulging blood vessel in the aorta
Cristina and Meredith perform an aortic aneurysm repair together, their first surgery since their friendship deteriorated. The case serves as a backdrop for their reconciliation.
Also known as: Broken arm
Robert Fischer, a man who underwent extensive body modification surgeries to look like a cat, sustains a right arm fracture as a pedestrian struck by a car. His case explores themes of identity and regret over permanent life choices.
Also known as: Internal bleeding from torn intestinal blood vessels
During surgery on the MVC patient, Shane Ross struggles to repair a branch of the superior mesenteric artery, leading Owen to publicly humiliate him for his lack of anatomical knowledge and remove him from the OR.
Also known as: BDD
The cat man's extensive body modifications reflect underlying body dysmorphic issues. He regrets his choices and has become socially isolated, afraid to leave his home. Jackson considers pro-bono reconstructive surgery to help reverse some modifications.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Derek's former high school hockey teammate who suffered a pontine bleed after Derek cross-checked him into the boards. The injury left him in a locked-in state, able only to blink. Derek has been sending money to his family for 30 years, which is discovered during his White House vetting.