Also known as: Coronavirus
Meredith Grey has been unconscious for 8 days due to COVID-19 with cytokine storm. She awakens and initially improves but crashes after attempting to resuscitate a patient, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation by episode end.
Also known as: Coronavirus
Tom Koracick is hospitalized with COVID-19, experiencing severe fatigue and respiratory symptoms. He visits Meredith's room seeking hope that recovery is possible.
Also known as: Smoke inhalation
Two teenage girls who escaped kidnapping by starting a fire suffer smoke inhalation injuries requiring oxygen therapy and monitoring.
Also known as: Third-degree burn
Both girls sustained second-degree burns to their hands from the hot metal vent cover they pushed out to escape the burning house.
Also known as: Stroke
The kidnapper suffers an acute ischemic stroke with middle cerebral artery clot causing slurred speech, facial droop, and left-sided weakness. Treated with alteplase and mechanical thrombectomy.
Also known as: Breathing failure
Meredith's oxygen saturation plummets after physical exertion attempting resuscitation, leading to acute respiratory failure requiring intubation despite her advance directive preferences.