Also known as: Parasites in the brain
Archer undergoes brain surgery to remove parasitic cysts. Post-operatively he experiences concerning symptoms (vision changes, headache, dizziness) leading to fears of surgical complications, but a repeat CT reveals only temporary fluid accumulation that will resolve.
Also known as: Asthma attack
Sam experiences a severe asthma attack while in the hospital, initially thought by others to be psychosomatic (panic attack over Naomi), but ultimately discovered to be caused by an allergic reaction to a corn-based propellant in a generic inhaler he was given.
Also known as: Brain aneurysm
Pregnant woman who ran over her husband with a car and had a seizure, requiring emergency aneurysm repair. During surgery, Addison nicks the aneurysm requiring blood transfusion, which leads to catastrophic complications for the fetus.
Also known as: Blood type incompatibility reaction
Blood transfusion given to Jen during aneurysm surgery causes Kell antigen incompatibility, destroying the fetus's blood cells and causing severe anemia and congestive heart failure in the 24-week fetus.
Also known as: Ballantyne syndrome
Rare condition where the mother mirrors the fetus's symptoms - Jen develops congestive heart failure and respiratory distress mirroring her baby's condition caused by severe anemia. Resolves after successful in-utero fetal blood transfusion.
Also known as: Postpartum mental breakdown
New mother presents with severe sleep deprivation, mania, and psychotic features. Admits to holding her baby underwater in the tub and contemplating letting her drown. Treated with benzodiazepines and atypical antipsychotics.
Also known as: Drowning
Infant slips underwater in bathtub when mother momentarily holds her down during psychotic episode. Baby is medically evaluated and found to be unharmed.