Also known as: CNS lymphoma
Patient with CNS lymphoma receives intrathecal chemotherapy via cranial infusion, but due to the cyberattack receives a massive overdose of methotrexate directly into her brain, leading to altered mental status, hypotension, and hemorrhagic shock requiring emergency reversal with Uridine Triacetate.
Also known as: Heart disease needing bypass surgery
Patient undergoes robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass graft which is complicated when hackers take control of the robotic surgical arm, causing injury to the internal mammary artery and significant bleeding. Later develops V-fib requiring improvised defibrillation with cautery equipment due to compromised electrical systems.
Also known as: Pacemaker problems
Carriage driver with implanted cardiac pacemaker-defibrillator experiences life-threatening repeated shocks when hackers compromise the device during remote interrogation. Device misfires continuously, causing tachycardia and hypertension. Requires emergency chest compressions and external pacing with Lucas device after standard interventions fail due to network compromise.
Also known as: Severe allergic reaction
Psychiatric patient experiences anaphylactic reaction with racing pulse and tongue swelling when given wrong medication (Aripiprazole) due to loss of medical records during cyberattack. Required emergency epinephrine. Later revealed to be intentional self-harm attempt.
Also known as: Brain damage from drug overdose
Psychiatric inpatient with permanent brain damage and reduced processing speed following Adderall overdose that caused days without sleep and psychosis. Struggles with identity crisis and suicide attempt due to cognitive changes.
Also known as: Suicide attempt
Psychiatric patient deliberately requests medication he knows he is severely allergic to (Aripiprazole) as a suicide attempt, stemming from depression and identity issues related to permanent cognitive impairment from previous drug overdose.