Also known as: Brain tumor
Amelia has a 10-centimeter benign Grade I meningioma in her left frontal lobe that has been growing for approximately 10 years, affecting her judgment and decision-making. She has kept it secret for over a week and plans surgical removal with Tom Koracick.
Also known as: DVT
Walter presents with a massive 24-inch blood clot extending from his right iliac vein to his heart, causing shortness of breath and leg swelling. He develops ventricular tachycardia when the clot showers emboli to his lungs during preparation for an Angio-Vac thromboembolectomy procedure.
Also known as: Kidney injury from bus accident
16-year-old Pete suffers blunt abdominal trauma and left leg injury from a hot-air balloon crash during an elaborate homecoming proposal. He also sustains flash burns to his upper extremities and has material melted onto his skin.
Also known as: Stalled labor
Marnie experiences protracted labor lasting over 20 hours with cervix remaining at 4 centimeters dilated. She cannot receive epidural due to previous adverse reaction (severe hypotension) and is allergic to all forms of synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin). Natural oxytocin stimulation is eventually successful.
Also known as: Brain attack
Harper Avery suddenly collapses during a board meeting, appearing to suffer either a stroke or cardiac arrest, and dies at the hospital he founded.
Also known as: Broken leg
Part of Pete's injuries from the hot-air balloon crash; he will require crutches or wheelchair but should be able to attend the homecoming dance.