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Scrubs

ScrubsNBC

Season 1, Episode 17

2 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Poor circulation in legs

A patient in room 402 requires a dressing change on a femoral bypass, indicating peripheral vascular disease requiring surgical intervention. This is used as a teaching task for the new medical student.

Morbid obesitysupporting

Also known as: Severe obesity

A post-operative patient who underwent gastroplasty (bariatric surgery) requires staple removal. The procedure indicates treatment for morbid obesity and is mentioned as a task delegated to the medical student.