Also known as: Internal bleeding
Noelle Webb, a gig economy worker rationing her insulin due to financial constraints, falls from a ladder while painting. She develops a massive retroperitoneal bleed with a shattered kidney, goes into DIC, and dies in surgery despite attempts to control the bleeding.
Also known as: Type 1 diabetes
Noelle is rationing her insulin to save money for her parents' assisted living costs, leading to elevated blood sugar levels that caused dizziness and her fall from the ladder. This directly contributes to her fatal injury.
Also known as: Electrocution
Brad falls onto train tracks while kissing his girlfriend and is electrocuted, requiring multiple rounds of CPR. He sustains third-degree burns on three extremities and develops compartment syndrome requiring emergency fasciotomies.
Also known as: Cast too tight
Brad develops compartment syndrome in both arms and one leg following his electrocution injury, with cold extremities and absent pulses requiring emergency bilateral arm and leg fasciotomies to preserve circulation.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Brad's head CT reveals a small epidural bleed requiring surgical evacuation in the OR. His guitar neck likely absorbed most of the impact, preventing more severe brain injury.
Also known as: Brain aneurysm
Tech billionaire Griffin Ford undergoes extensive neurological workup fearing a brain condition explaining his judgment errors that led to a rocket explosion. Tom discovers a minor, barely detectable aneurysm in the anterior cerebral artery that could influence judgment and may require surgery later.
Also known as: Manic depression
DeLuca is mandated to see a counselor before returning to surgery following concerning behavior. The counselor asks about manic symptoms including agitation, inflated confidence, and increased sex drive. He denies symptoms but others note he's 'not himself,' suggesting ongoing mental health concerns.