Also known as: Flesh-eating bacteria
Nisha develops necrotizing fasciitis post-operatively, requiring emergent debridement in the hyperbaric chamber. Despite aggressive treatment, the infection spreads to her external fixator hardware and she arrests and dies.
Also known as: V-tach
Cece experiences multiple episodes of ventricular tachycardia requiring cardioversion, related to her electrolyte imbalances from kidney failure.
Also known as: Heart transplant rejection
Cece's transplanted heart shows severe restriction from scar tissue and is barely pumping, requiring her to be listed for another heart transplant. She eventually refuses further treatment.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Cece develops acute kidney failure with rising creatinine and severe hyperkalemia requiring dialysis, complicating her heart failure and making her ineligible for re-transplantation.
Also known as: Fractured skull
Doug sustains a skull fracture with underlying epidural hematoma from a motorcycle accident without a helmet, requiring neurosurgical evacuation.
Also known as: Blood infection
Nisha becomes septic with elevated white count of 22,000 and requires vasopressor support prior to identifying the necrotizing fasciitis as the source.
Also known as: PTSD
Maggie suggests Jackson is experiencing PTSD symptoms following recent traumatic events including the near-miss with the van, April's departure, and family issues, contributing to his emotional instability and impulsive behavior.