Also known as: IPF
Jessica Hall, 22, has been waiting two years for a bilateral lung transplant due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. She was scheduled to receive a single lung from a directed donor (her boyfriend RJ) to prevent deterioration into heart failure, but the surgery was cancelled when the donor was injured in a car accident.
Also known as: Blood in chest cavity
RJ sustained a massive hemothorax and multiple displaced rib fractures from blunt chest trauma in a motor vehicle accident on his way to donate a lung. Dr. Ndugu performed emergency surgery including a wedge resection to repair the lung while preserving tissue for potential future donation.
Also known as: Broken ribs
RJ had multiple displaced rib fractures from the motor vehicle collision that contributed to his chest injuries and required surgical intervention.
Also known as: Bruised lung
RJ had a bad lung contusion from the accident that threatened his stability during surgery.
Also known as: Baby stuck during delivery
Andra, a pregnant patient at 34 weeks who went into labor during the clinic protest, experienced shoulder dystocia during delivery. Dr. Montgomery and the team successfully delivered the baby using positional maneuvers.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Marni, 6 weeks pregnant, came to the clinic for a medical abortion. She received mifepristone and misoprostol during the episode.
Also known as: Head laceration
Dr. Kwan was struck in the head by a brick thrown through the clinic window during the protest. He was evaluated for concussion with bleeding but appeared stable.