Also known as: Locked-in state
Mr. McNair has locked-in syndrome, a severe paralysis that only allows him to communicate through a computer that responds to his eye movements. The Janitor spends time with him throughout the episode after his computer breaks, highlighting themes of loneliness and making a difference.
Also known as: Seizure
Mrs. Best has a seizure after receiving an excessive amount of insulin due to a medication order error by intern Lisa. The Janitor assists in restraining the patient during the seizure, and Elliot investigates who made the error.
Also known as: Insulin poisoning
Mrs. Best received an excessive amount of insulin due to a clerical error by intern Lisa who wrote a smiley face after the zero, making the dosage unclear. This medication error caused the patient to have a seizure and drives a subplot about intern mistakes and accountability.
Also known as: Skin infection
Dr. Kelso reprimands Elliot because one of her interns unnecessarily called the chief of surgery to consult on a cellulitis patient, illustrating the theme of intern mistakes and attendings being responsible for their trainees.