Also known as: Coma
Kayla is a surrogate mother pregnant with triplets who has been in a coma for six weeks following pregnancy complications. The episode centers on an experimental neurosurgical procedure to wake her by placing a stent in the aqueduct of Sylvius to relieve fluid buildup, which ultimately succeeds.
Also known as: Blood clot in lung
Kayla throws multiple blood clots during the neurosurgical procedure, causing fetal distress and necessitating emergency delivery of the triplets at approximately 24-25 weeks gestation.
Also known as: Premature birth
Three babies are delivered emergently during Kayla's brain surgery due to maternal complications. One baby aspirates, has no pulse, requires CPR and intubation, and needs to be placed on ECMO (heart-lung bypass) for survival.
Also known as: Prostate cancer
An 80-year-old man presents for concerns about decreased libido and pelvic pain. Incidental discovery of aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason 7). He initially refuses radiation treatment due to fear of erectile dysfunction but is eventually convinced to proceed with treatment.
Also known as: ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease
Referenced throughout the episode as Naomi has traveled to Switzerland with William for his ALS treatment. Dell mentions submitting an FDA application for the next stage of the ALS study, and there are discussions about William not showing improvement.