Also known as: KPC superbug infection
A hospital-wide outbreak of antibiotic-resistant KPC bacteria kills multiple patients and drives the entire episode's crisis. The infection spreads through contaminated ice from an old ice machine, causing bacterial pneumonia and pulmonary embolism. The team must find the source and develop a treatment using an old discontinued antibiotic (Tolomycin) paired with dialysis.
Also known as: Manic depression
A 17-year-old patient with bipolar disorder who was being treated in the psychiatric ward. He dies from the KPC infection during the hospital outbreak, becoming one of the first victims and highlighting the personal tragedy of the crisis.
Also known as: Head laceration
A 24-year-old un-helmeted motorcycle accident victim with severe head trauma and brain death. His lungs become contaminated with KPC from contaminated ice used to control body temperature, but after treatment with the new antibiotic protocol, his lungs are successfully transplanted to save another patient.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Dr. Malvo reveals to Dr. Reynolds that she is pregnant at the end of the episode, adding a personal complication to their developing relationship.