Also known as: Soft tissue cancer
Simon is a 38-year-old with recurrent synovial sarcoma four years post-resection, now with lung and small bowel metastases causing obstruction. The episode centers on his deteriorating condition while trying to survive long enough to meet his unborn son.
Also known as: Blocked intestine
A metastatic tumor in Simon's small intestine causes obstruction requiring surgical intervention. Link performs an ileostomy to divert the bowel and relieve symptoms when tumor resection proves too dangerous.
Also known as: Ruptured triple-A
Margot presents with severe abdominal pain radiating to her back. She had been experiencing symptoms for months but lied to her wife about seeking care. Her aneurysm ruptures during pre-operative preparation, requiring emergency surgery.
Also known as: Brain bleed
A motorcycle versus pedestrian trauma patient presents with a small subdural hematoma. Amelia opts for conservative management with close neurological monitoring rather than immediate surgical intervention.
Also known as: Being high on marijuana
Richard accidentally consumes cannabis-infused liquid thinking it was kombucha, resulting in intoxication. This creates complications for his sobriety and reveals Catherine's use of cannabis for cancer pain management.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
It is revealed at the end of the episode that Catherine's cancer has progressed, and she has been using cannabis for pain management, which Richard accidentally consumed.
Also known as: Hit-and-run injuries
Motorcycle versus pedestrian collision resulting in multiple traumatic injuries including fractured ribs, scalp laceration, depressed skull fracture, and subdural hematoma requiring ICU admission and close monitoring.