Also known as: CF
Teenage patient with end-stage cystic fibrosis requiring a triple organ transplant (lungs, liver, and pancreas) in a single extensive surgery to allow her to attend her Spring Formal dance.
28-year-old rock climber who fell over 100 feet, sustaining catastrophic injuries including multiple extremity fractures, internal bleeding, and ultimately global brain ischemia resulting in persistent vegetative state. Creates major conflict between her fiancé who wants to withdraw care per her wishes and her parents who want to continue life support.
Also known as: Brain damage from lack of oxygen
Tess develops global cerebral ischemia from prolonged hypotension and hypoxia following her traumatic injuries, resulting in virtually no brain activity and requiring permanent ventilator support and long-term care.
Also known as: Shock from blood loss
Tess experiences persistent hypotension and requires massive transfusion protocol with multiple units of blood and plasma due to internal bleeding from her traumatic injuries.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
April is 12 weeks pregnant after her divorce from Jackson, having kept it secret from him until Arizona reveals it. This pregnancy follows the traumatic loss of their first child and creates major interpersonal conflict throughout the episode about parental rights and decision-making.