Also known as: Broken arm
Film critic Neil Nutterman presents with a broken arm and possible cracked ribs after falling while crossing the street and working on his laptop simultaneously. He receives pain medication which leads to a serious complication.
Also known as: Broken rib
Nutterman complains of chest pain with breathing, suggesting possible cracked ribs from his fall, which are evaluated alongside his arm fracture.
Also known as: Severe allergic reaction
Nutterman goes into anaphylactic shock and respiratory distress after Zoey administers an overdose of fentanyl (250 micrograms instead of 50). This medical error is a central plot point, resulting in the patient being placed in a coma and Zoey being removed from patient care.
Also known as: Spider in ear
Mr. Singer presents with tinnitus and sensation of something crawling in his ear. A spider is discovered and flushed out using a syringe irrigation procedure.
Also known as: Ringing in the ear
Gloria Akalitis recognizes Mr. Singer's ear symptoms as tinnitus before discovering the actual cause is a spider lodged in his ear canal.