Also known as: Heart valve infection
Teddy Altman collapses in the OR and goes into V-fib. An echo reveals bacterial endocarditis caused by a dental infection, leading to severe aortic valve damage requiring emergent valve replacement. She later develops an arterial clot requiring embolectomy.
Also known as: Leaking heart valve
Severe aortic valve insufficiency caused by bacterial growths from endocarditis necessitates emergent valve replacement surgery by Beckman and Schmitt.
Also known as: Blood clot in arteries
A vegetation from Teddy's infected heart valve breaks off and causes a clot in her femoral artery, cutting off blood flow to her leg. Ndugu performs an emergency embolectomy to restore circulation.
Also known as: Tear in the aorta
Referenced as the cause of Sam Sutton's death in the previous episode. The small tear in his aorta from his accident rapidly bled before it could be repaired, leading to his death.
Also known as: Kidney injury from bus accident
Patient involved in motor vehicle crash trapped in malfunctioning autonomous vehicle with internal bleeding. Interns perform emergency ex lap in the ambulance, discovering a high-grade liver laceration requiring surgical repair.
Also known as: Head laceration
MVC patient intubated in the field with GCS of 9, indicating significant head injury requiring airway management.
Also known as: Shock from blood loss
Patient develops hemorrhagic shock from internal bleeding, requiring emergency intervention including a Pringle maneuver to control hepatic hemorrhage.
Also known as: Liver injury
High-grade liver injury identified during emergency exploratory laparotomy, requiring primary vascular repair and possible angioembolization.
Also known as: Broken arm
RoGo employee passenger sustains comminuted arm fracture in autonomous vehicle malfunction requiring surgical repair with weeks of recovery expected.
Also known as: Alcoholism
Webber nearly breaks his sobriety after ordering a drink and attends an AA meeting to reset his sobriety count to one day, indicating ongoing struggle with alcohol addiction.