Also known as: Placental separation
Referenced in the 'previously on' recap - Georgia had a placenta previa rupture requiring emergency delivery of baby Luna in a previous episode. This sets up the major trauma event later in the episode.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
Max's cancer treatment with precision-targeted therapy is shown to be working successfully. Dr. Castro tells him his tumor is shrinking and he could be cured in six more months. This is a major recurring character arc.
Also known as: DKA
Alma, a type 1 diabetic, suffers full-blown ketoacidosis from rationing her insulin due to cost. This is her third episode this year and drives Max's campaign against insulin pricing throughout the episode.
Also known as: RA
A patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis who hasn't responded to treatment for two years. Dr. Kapoor discovers her symptoms were actually worsened by a dental abscess causing bacteria to enter her bloodstream.
Also known as: Tooth abscess
The underlying cause of Ms. Klestadt's treatment-resistant arthritis symptoms. The abscess created bacteria that entered her bloodstream, causing medications to fight the infection rather than the arthritis.
Also known as: Broken thigh bone
Georgia suffers a fractured left femur in a car accident at the beginning of the episode. This injury is part of the major trauma event.
Also known as: Head laceration
Georgia suffers a possible concussion in the car accident. This leads to the discovery of a brain bleed during surgery.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Georgia's CT scan reveals a brain bleed following the car accident. She undergoes emergency surgery but dies on the operating table, marking the major tragic event of the episode.
Also known as: Blood around the heart
Dr. Bloom suffers cardiac tamponade from injuries sustained in the car accident. Emergency pericardiocentesis is performed to drain fluid from around her heart and save her life.