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Season 6, Episode 2

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Childbirth

Prolapsed umbilical cordNuchal cord

Carla goes into labor and is admitted to the hospital. The delivery becomes complicated when a prolapsed umbilical cord is discovered, requiring an emergency C-section. The baby is born with the cord wrapped around its neck and is taken to the NICU.

Scrubs — S06E02Patient: Carla Turk

Also known as: Cord prolapse

Emergency cesarean sectionFetal distress

During Carla's labor, a prolapsed umbilical cord is discovered, creating an obstetric emergency that necessitates immediate cesarean section to prevent fetal compromise.

Scrubs — S06E02Patient: Carla Turk

Also known as: Cord around neck

Neonatal intensive care admission

After the C-section delivery, the baby is found to have the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck, requiring immediate transfer to the NICU for monitoring and care.

Scrubs — S06E02Patient: Isabella Turk (baby)

Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy

Kim is in early pregnancy (4 months) and she and J.D. spend the entire episode trying to decide whether to continue the pregnancy, considering abortion, adoption, and parenting as options. They ultimately decide to have the baby.

Scrubs — S06E02Patient: Kim Briggs
Recurring storyline