Also known as: Gunshot wound to the neck
JD accidentally nicks the carotid artery while performing an outdated internal jugular cut-down procedure under Dr. Townshend's direction, leading to a surgical complication requiring vascular surgeon intervention. This drives the episode's main medical subplot about outdated medical practices.
Also known as: Severe constipation
Elliot is tasked with manually disimpacting Mr. Burnett who has severe constipation. Used as a comedic B-plot and leverage point between Elliot and Dr. Cox regarding the baby's sex.
The patient requiring nephrology service needs a swan catheter placement, which leads to the use of the outdated internal jugular cut-down procedure and subsequent complication.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Jordan is having an ultrasound to potentially determine the baby's sex, creating conflict between her and Dr. Cox about whether to find out. Part of their ongoing relationship arc.