Also known as: Inflamed appendix
Bailey develops appendicitis and requires an emergency appendectomy while Meredith is out of town. The surgery goes well without rupture.
Also known as: SVT with AVRT
Gilbert has medication-resistant SVT with AVRT causing intermittent rapid and irregular heart rate with shortness of breath. He requires cardiac ablation and experiences severe anxiety that complicates his pre-operative care.
Also known as: Spinal cord injury from impalement
First-year medical student Sophia is impaled by a wood beam in a deck collapse, causing partial spinal cord severance at T4-T5 with Brown-Séquard syndrome. Owen and Amelia perform a high-risk primary repair of the spinal cord, successfully restoring motor function.
Also known as: Dislocated shoulder
Medical student Eddie dislocates his left shoulder in the deck collapse. After reduction and clear MRI, he experiences suicidal ideation and is found on the hospital roof contemplating jumping.
Also known as: Depression
Medical student Eddie struggles with severe depression and suicidal ideation related to academic pressure and feelings of inadequacy. He is found on the hospital roof contemplating suicide and receives crisis intervention from Simone and Lucas.
Also known as: Anxiety disorder
Gilbert experiences severe anxiety triggered by medical settings, strange places, loud noises, and sudden movements. His anxiety disorder complicates his cardiac procedure preparation and requires unconventional coping methods including professional cuddling services.