Also known as: Water on the brain
Zola presents with headache, vomiting, and visual symptoms due to VP shunt obstruction from her spina bifida-related hydrocephalus. She undergoes laparoscopic shunt revision surgery.
Zola's underlying congenital condition that necessitated her VP shunt placement, which is the reason for her current presentation.
Also known as: Gas poisoning
46-year-old female with accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty CO detector in her home. Initially suspected suicide attempt. Treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, developed seizure from hypoglycemia during treatment.
Also known as: Depression
Jo is shown in residential psychiatric treatment facility undergoing EMDR therapy for depression and trauma. She struggles with shame, worthlessness, and processing her mother's abandonment. This is part of her ongoing recovery arc.
Also known as: PTSD
Jo undergoes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to process capital-T trauma from childhood abandonment and abuse. She experiences panic symptoms when her therapist is hospitalized.
Also known as: Torn major vein
Patient in opening scene requires total vascular exclusion for IVC injury during emergency surgery with dropping blood pressure.