Also known as: Collapsed lung
Maxine, an elderly patient with DNR/DNI status, develops a pneumothorax from a fractured rib. Dr. Kwan intubates her against her wishes, creating an ethical dilemma for Jules who must decide whether to continue aggressive treatment.
Also known as: Broken arm
Trey, Simone's ex-fiancé and a surgical resident, suffers a comminuted humeral fracture in a car accident. The injury threatens his surgical career and occurs after their failed wedding.
Also known as: Tear in the aorta
Sam, a patient who previously had a minor chest injury, deteriorates rapidly when his aorta transects. He experiences massive bleeding into his chest cavity requiring emergency thoracotomy. The crisis occurs as Dr. Altman collapses during the procedure.
Also known as: Heart stopped
Dr. Altman suddenly collapses during surgery and goes into ventricular fibrillation, requiring CPR and defibrillation. The episode ends on a cliffhanger with her fate uncertain.
Also known as: Broken rib
Max's initial presenting injury is a rib fracture that subsequently causes her pneumothorax complication.
Also known as: Breast cancer
A patient briefly appears preparing for mastectomy surgery. She chose mastectomy over lumpectomy to avoid daily radiation treatments.