Obesitymajor
Also known as: Morbid obesity
Acute back painRequires zoo MRI due to size
Herbert is a frequent patient due to his weight, which makes even simple medical procedures difficult. He requires transport to the zoo for an MRI because he's too large for the hospital's machine. Dr. Cox confronts him about his failure to make lifestyle changes despite seven hospitalizations.
Scrubs — S05E18Patient: Herbert Brooks
Recurring storyline
Acute back painsupporting
Also known as: Back pain
Possible spinal cord involvement
Herbert presents with acute back pain without cauda equina signs, prompting concern about possible spinal cord involvement and need for MRI imaging.
Scrubs — S05E18Patient: Herbert Brooks
Burn injurysupporting
Also known as: Scalding burn
Herbert has bandages being removed from what appears to be burns related to a propane heater incident. Doug provides him with safety tips about operating propane heaters.
Scrubs — S05E18Patient: Herbert Brooks