Also known as: Gas poisoning
Multiple ambassadors from a climate change conference presenting with carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty furnace, requiring high-flow oxygen and treatment at New Amsterdam.
Also known as: Death-like state
Patient presented appearing dead with no pulse, cyanosis, and rigor mortis. Her brain convinced her heart she was dead while actually alive, requiring resuscitation. Later revealed to be caused by misdiagnoses and medication cascade.
Also known as: Thymus cancer
Patient was misdiagnosed for years with depression and Parkinson's disease. The true diagnosis was malignant thymoma causing immune system activation and hormonal symptoms. Patient given 1-2 years to live, chooses to return home to Mexico.
Also known as: Medication-induced Parkinson's symptoms
Patient was misdiagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but symptoms were actually caused by Haloperidol prescribed for misdiagnosed depression. This led to a cascade of medications (Levodopa, Hydroxyzine) that caused toxic interactions and cardiac arrest.
Also known as: Lassa virus
Patient from Liberia initially suspected to have Ebola, triggering terrorism investigation. Actually infected with Lassa virus, successfully treated with antiviral medication. Patient had been tricked into receiving injection before traveling to US.
Also known as: Placental separation
Max's pregnant wife presents with bleeding and hypertension. Diagnosed with complete placenta previa where placenta is obstructing the cervix. Emergency situation with fetal heart rate loss, but bleeding controlled and baby stabilized. Named Luna after Max's deceased sister.
Also known as: Tear in the aorta
Patient from Rikers prison admitted with ruptured spleen and aortic tear requiring cardiovascular surgery by Dr. Reynolds.
Also known as: PTSD
Foster care patient with history of severe abuse (sexual abuse by foster father, chained to radiator). Dr. Frome admits her to psychiatric ward to keep her out of foster system. Patient shows reactive aggression when her personal journal is threatened. Eventually placed with daughter of her deceased beloved foster mother.
Also known as: Throat cancer
The new medical director Max Goodwin has himself biopsied for throat irritation. Dr. Sharpe reveals at episode's end that he has squamous cell carcinoma, though Max already suspected it. This becomes a major character arc.