Also known as: Brain death
Mason Taylor was declared brain dead after being struck by a drunk driver. His body is used for a groundbreaking xenotransplant procedure where a genetically modified pig kidney is transplanted into him for research purposes.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
Levi Schmitt's mother falls down a flight of stairs and develops a tension hemopneumothorax with flail chest. Levi performs an emergency home thoracostomy to relieve the pneumothorax before paramedics arrive, ultimately saving her life.
Also known as: Broken hip
As part of her injuries from the fall, Mrs. Schmitt sustains a likely femoral neck fracture, indicated by shortening and internal rotation of the left leg.
Also known as: Kidney failure
The episode focuses on addressing the broader issue of kidney transplant shortages, with 17 people dying daily waiting for transplants. The xenotransplant using Mason's body aims to revolutionize treatment for end-stage renal disease patients.