Also known as: Head trauma
Motorcycle rider without helmet presents with depressed skull fracture and subdural bleed. During repair, develops a large cerebral aneurysm that leads to re-bleeding, DIC, and ultimately brain death despite surgical intervention.
Also known as: Stab wound
Patient impaled through torso in pileup on I-5 requires emergency splenectomy, partial gastrectomy, and diaphragm repair. Bailey performs rapid 20-second splenectomy and successfully repairs multiple abdominal injuries.
Also known as: Lost both legs
Army ranger with previous leg amputation is candidate for robotic prosthetic leg project. His poorly performed amputation left nerves unable to communicate with muscles, requiring targeted muscle reinnervation surgery to reroute nerves for prosthetic interface.
Also known as: Spinal tumor
Arizona mentions having a scheduled neuroblastoma removal surgery at 4:00 PM on an infant patient while juggling her new fellowship and other responsibilities.