Also known as: Compound leg fracture
Nisha suffers an open femur fracture after being struck by a vehicle, with the bike frame tamponading arterial bleeding. The injury drives a major trauma case requiring orthopedic intervention and vascular control.
Also known as: DVT
Teddy presents with a femoral vein blood clot after long travel while pregnant, creating significant risk for pulmonary embolism. She attempts to leave Seattle against medical advice, driving conflict about her pregnancy revelation and medical care.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Teddy is 11 weeks pregnant with Owen's baby following his visit to Germany. The pregnancy is unplanned and creates significant emotional conflict, particularly when combined with her DVT diagnosis requiring her to stay in Seattle.
Also known as: Butt plug stuck in rectum
Patient presents with severe abdominal pain from an aerosol hair spray canister lodged in his rectum. During surgical removal, the canister explodes causing massive hemorrhage and bowel perforation, ultimately resulting in the patient's death.
Also known as: Shock from blood loss
Following the explosion of the aerosol canister during surgery, the patient develops uncontrolled hemorrhage leading to cardiovascular collapse and death despite resuscitation attempts.
Cece has had two heart transplants and is experiencing chronic rejection requiring ongoing immunosuppressive therapy. She passes out while driving due to complications from her transplant medications.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Cece develops acute kidney injury secondary to toxic effects of her chronic anti-rejection medications for her heart transplants. She requires peritoneal dialysis and placement on the kidney transplant list.
Also known as: Fainting
Cece loses consciousness while driving, causing her to strike a pedestrian (Nisha). Investigation reveals the syncope was related to her kidney failure from transplant medication toxicity.