Also known as: Early labor
Charlotte is on strict bed rest in Trendelenburg position for 48 hours to prevent preterm labor with her triplets. She experiences recurrent contractions throughout the episode, requiring magnesium drip therapy. Eventually goes into active labor at the end of the episode.
Also known as: RSV pneumonia
Charlotte and Cooper's premature daughter develops RSV pneumonia shortly after being weaned off the ventilator. She deteriorates rapidly with declining oxygen saturation and unstable vitals, requiring aggressive ECMO treatment. After several days on bypass, she successfully recovers and is extubated again.
Also known as: Premature birth
The first of Charlotte and Cooper's triplets was born extremely premature and remains in the NICU throughout the episode. She is initially weaned off the ventilator successfully with kangaroo care before developing RSV pneumonia.
Also known as: Heart growing outside the body
Georgia was born with ectopia cordis (heart outside the chest wall), which is mentioned as a complicating factor when considering aggressive treatment options like ECMO for her RSV pneumonia.
Also known as: Pedophilia
Nick Calhoun, a patient with pedophilia who previously abducted a 7-year-old girl from the hospital, contacts Sheldon from prison seeking psychiatric help while experiencing depression in solitary confinement. The staff debates whether Sheldon has an obligation to continue treating him.