Also known as: Stroke
Pregnant patient Jane Williams suffers an acute ischemic stroke during breakfast with her ex-husband. The stroke causes paralysis and inability to speak. Archer performs an endovascular clot evacuation to remove the clot and restore blood flow, racing against a 3-hour window to prevent permanent brain damage. The stroke also triggers preterm labor.
Also known as: Early labor
Jane goes into labor at 33 weeks gestation during stroke treatment. The team must perform an emergency C-section while managing her stroke risk from blood thinners. The baby aspirates meconium but is successfully resuscitated.
Also known as: Baby inhaling stool in amniotic fluid
The premature infant aspirates meconium during delivery and initially does not breathe. Addison must quickly suction the airway and intubate the baby to establish breathing.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Keith is a real estate agent with severe opioid addiction who has lost his job and wife. He overdoses in Pete's office and later is found to have life-threatening complications from his addiction. Pete has him involuntarily committed for psychiatric treatment via a 5150 hold.
Also known as: Synthetic cannabinoid overdose
Keith overdoses on opioids in Pete's office and is found unconscious on the floor. Pete administers narcan to reverse the overdose and calls an ambulance.
Also known as: Heart valve infection
Keith develops bacterial endocarditis from using dirty needles for drug injection. Pete explains the bacteria is eating away at his heart and will kill him if untreated.
Also known as: Liver inflammation
Keith has chronic hepatitis C from intravenous drug use, which Pete mentions is destroying his liver along with his other complications from addiction.
Also known as: Anxiety attacks
Sam experiences anxiety-induced asthma attacks when attempting sexual intimacy with his girlfriend Sonya. Naomi provides him with herbal remedies to help manage the bronchoconstriction.