Also known as: Smoke inhalation
Stephanie Edwards suffers severe smoke inhalation after being trapped in the hospital fire while rescuing a pediatric patient. She requires oxygen therapy and ultimately this traumatic event leads to her resignation from the surgical program.
Also known as: Second-degree burns
Stephanie sustains severe burns while escaping the hospital fire and protecting Erin. The burns are severe enough that she requires high-dose morphine and will need extended recovery time before returning to surgical work.
Also known as: Leg crush injury
Eight-year-old Erin becomes trapped under debris during the hospital fire/explosion with her leg pinned, causing severe traumatic injury with vascular compromise. Stephanie performs emergency field treatment including tourniquet application, and the surgical team later performs vascular grafting to save the limb.
Also known as: Shock from blood loss
Erin experiences hypovolemic shock from her traumatic leg injury, requiring massive transfusion protocol with O-negative blood. She codes during transport and requires emergency resuscitation and immediate surgical intervention in the ER.
Also known as: Kidney stones
A patient named Cheryl is shown suffering from severe pain due to kidney stones during the hospital evacuation, requiring assistance to evacuate the building.
Also known as: Recovery from heart bypass surgery
A CCU patient one day post-CABG requiring heparin infusion who must be evacuated during the fire. She is stable but requires careful transport and continued anticoagulation therapy.
Also known as: Recovery from lung surgery
Nathan Riggs is performing a lobectomy when the fire alarm sounds and refuses to leave the patient open on the table. Meredith assists him in completing the surgery during the evacuation.