Also known as: Persistent vegetative state
Natasha has been in a coma for over a month following a traumatic accident. She regains consciousness but faces multiple complications over the course of the episode, ultimately choosing to be removed from life support and dying after marrying her fiancé.
Also known as: Pus in chest cavity
Natasha requires drainage via open thoracostomy for empyema as part of her complex recovery from the initial trauma.
Also known as: Broken pelvis
Natasha's pelvis was surgically repaired with internal fixation following her traumatic accident.
Also known as: Lung infection
After being successfully extubated, Natasha develops pneumonia requiring her to be placed back on the ventilator.
Also known as: Dead bowel tissue
During surgery to address fluid collections, the surgical team discovers Natasha has dead bowel requiring resection.
Also known as: Blood clot in lung
Natasha suffers a pulmonary embolism causing her to code, which significantly weakens her heart and lungs, precipitating her decline.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Natasha requires intermittent dialysis as her kidneys worsen following the pulmonary embolism and multi-system decline.
Also known as: CHF
The pulmonary embolism weakens Natasha's heart, contributing to her overall decline and eventual death.
Also known as: Broken leg
A patient presents with a tibial fracture from an ice skating accident during the Christmas holiday.
Also known as: Mild traumatic brain injury
The wife of the ice skating injury patient presents with a severe concussion from the same incident.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Betty (Britney) is in rehab working through the 12 steps to address her drug addiction, which she describes as stronger than her maternal feelings. This is central to the ongoing storyline about Leo's custody.
Also known as: Anxiety attacks
Bailey reveals she has been struggling with anxiety that affected her mental health and marriage, for which she is now being treated.
Also known as: Chronic leg pain
Catherine continues to experience chronic pain and recovery challenges following her spinal tumor surgery, affecting her mobility and requiring pain medication.