Also known as: WPW
Dr. Reynolds is discovered to have WPW syndrome during a routine EKG. Despite his resistance, he is persuaded to undergo catheter ablation surgery to prevent the risk of dangerous re-entrant tachycardia.
Also known as: Nerve compression in wrist
Dr. Wilder has been living with severe carpal tunnel syndrome causing an 8/10 pain level. She initially resists surgery because it would prevent her from using ASL and communicating for weeks, but eventually agrees to the procedure.
Also known as: Stomach ulcer
A male patient in his 30s presents to the ED with stomach pain and vomiting blood. An emergency endoscopy reveals an ulcer that has eroded into an artery, requiring cauterization to stop the bleeding.
Also known as: Cord around neck
A pregnant patient at 32 weeks gestation goes into preterm labor in the ED. During delivery, the umbilical cord is discovered wrapped around the baby's neck, causing dropping heart rate and fetal distress. Dr. Bloom successfully unwraps the cord and delivers the baby.
Also known as: ADHD
Dr. Bloom's Adderall prescription for ADHD is withheld during her check-up due to dangerous weight loss. She experiences withdrawal symptoms including irritability, anxiety, and difficulty focusing throughout the episode.
Also known as: ED
Dr. Frome experiences erectile dysfunction during an intimate encounter. Through therapy with Dr. Rylance, he discovers the cause is psychological rather than physical, related to unresolved feelings about his divorce and his identity.
Also known as: Neck lump
Max discovers a lump in his neck and becomes anxious about potential cancer recurrence, given his previous history. He undergoes an MRI and awaits biopsy results to determine if the mass is cancerous.