Also known as: PSC
Tasha has primary sclerosing cholangitis causing bile duct scarring and liver failure, requiring a liver transplant. The case is complicated by situs inversus and a hidden Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Also known as: Complete organ reversal
Tasha's abdominal organs are reversed, complicating the surgical approach for her liver transplant and contributing to her being rejected by other hospitals.
Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Tasha was diagnosed with Alzheimer's two years ago, which was hidden from the transplant team. This causes debate about her transplant eligibility and raises ethical concerns about fraud.
Also known as: Unstable vertebral fracture
Marley sustained an unstable Chance fracture of the spine after jumping into shallow water. She requires surgical stabilization with screws and rods to prevent paralysis.
Also known as: Blood around the heart
Arash developed cardiac tamponade after a bicycle accident with blunt chest trauma. Ndugu and Warren performed an emergency roadside pericardiotomy to save his life.
Also known as: Hole in the heart
During the roadside emergency procedure, Ndugu discovered a small hole in Arash's heart from the trauma, which he repaired with a figure-of-eight suture.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
Arash likely had lung or airway injury from his chest trauma, requiring attempted needle decompression during roadside resuscitation.