Also known as: Meningococcus
19-year-old college student initially presenting with symptoms mimicking food poisoning (vomiting, abdominal pain) who rapidly deteriorates into septic shock with petechial rash, respiratory failure requiring intubation, DIC causing uncontrollable bleeding during amputation, and leg amputation due to vascular compromise. Diagnosis confirmed by gram stain showing gram-negative diplococci and lack of childhood vaccination.
Also known as: Butt plug stuck in rectum
Patient inserted his wife's cell phone into his rectum as a response to her excessive phone use. Requires medical retrieval in the ER, complicated by cardiac arrest requiring intubation during the procedure.
Also known as: Fluid around the heart
Teaching case shown to interns where fluid accumulation around the heart is compressing cardiac function, used as an educational example during rounds.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Patient undergoing kidney transplant performed by Dr. Webber, mentioned briefly as successful case with immediate urine production. Used as teaching point about causes of ESRD (hypertension, diabetes, glomerulonephritis).
Also known as: Trach infection
Recurring patient returns with infected tracheostomy site requiring evaluation and management by cardiothoracic surgery service.
Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Historical diagnosis of Ellis Grey discussed during Zola's presentation for the Pacific Northwest Scholars program. Zola becomes emotionally overwhelmed when presenting about her grandmother's genetic illness, realizing the hereditary implications for her mother Meredith and aunt Amelia.