Also known as: Calcified pericardium constricting the heart
Farouk undergoes a complex pericardiectomy to remove the calcified pericardium that has been constricting his heart. During the procedure, his heart swells after clamps are removed, requiring epinephrine treatment before closure can be completed.
Also known as: Heart injury from electrocution
Hughes suffers myocardial injury after being electrocuted by a power line during a pipeline explosion response. She develops ventricular fibrillation requiring defibrillation and is admitted to CCU for close cardiac monitoring.
Also known as: Stab wound
Captain Aquino from Station 23 presents with penetrating abdominal injury, unstable pelvis, full thickness facial burns, and hemorrhagic shock requiring emergency surgery after the pipeline explosion.
Also known as: Broken pelvis
Aquino has an open-book pelvic fracture with free fluid in the abdomen indicating active bleeding, requiring immediate surgical intervention.
Also known as: Severe burns
Aquino sustains full thickness burns to the face as part of his injuries from the pipeline explosion.
Also known as: PTSD
Owen experiences PTSD symptoms triggered by the pipeline explosion, including flashbacks, hypervigilance, and dissociative episodes. He actively uses coping mechanisms taught to him to manage his symptoms while continuing to help veteran patients.
Also known as: Parkinson's
David Hamilton's Parkinson's disease is revealed as the driving force behind his research investment. He is unable to operate anymore and is described as desperate and terrified about losing his identity as a surgeon.
Also known as: Rhabdo
Hughes is evaluated for possible rhabdomyolysis as part of her workup following electrocution injury, though this is mentioned as a rule-out diagnosis.