Also known as: Inflamed appendix
A patient develops acute appendicitis that is about to rupture during the code silver lockdown. Dr. Bloom performs an emergency appendectomy while being held up by Zach due to her own leg injury, operating without pain medication.
Also known as: Broken thigh bone
Dr. Bloom is still recovering from her femur fracture and must perform emergency surgery while managing severe pain and physical limitations, ultimately standing during the procedure despite risk to her healing bone.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Dr. Bloom's ongoing struggle with opioid addiction surfaces as she accuses her friend Zach of stealing her pills and exhibits drug-seeking behavior. She ultimately gives her pain medication to her patient and later confesses she has taken multiple pills and needs help, acknowledging she has lost relationships due to her addiction.
Also known as: Knife wound
An inmate sustains stab wounds with broken sutures during the escape attempt, risking hypovolemic shock. Max treats her injuries while she reveals information about the planned attack.
Also known as: Knife wound
A Rikers patient on a ventilator is targeted by inmates attempting to kill her because she is a state's witness. She suffers multiple stab wounds during an attack in OR 7, requiring emergency surgery with blood transfusion and sternal repair. This patient is the central target of the episode's violent plot.
Dr. Frome diagnoses Dr. Park with narcissistic personality disorder during her performance review, indicating a pattern of behavior consistent with DSM-5 criteria. This diagnosis ends their professional relationship.
Also known as: OCD Harm (violent obsessions)
Ella's pre-existing OCD is significantly worsened by her pregnancy, with heightened fears and more vivid compulsions. During the code silver, she experiences severe anxiety and panic, using organizing rituals to cope. Her OCD is severe enough that she is leaving New York to move closer to her parents for support.