Also known as: Head laceration
Brian sustained a significant head injury from a ceiling fan accident that resulted in concentration problems, motor skill deficits, and inability to write. His rehabilitation journey with physical therapist Anne Chase serves as a central storyline throughout the episode, culminating in him successfully signing his name on insurance papers.
Also known as: Blood infection
A patient case used for teaching purposes where Turk incorrectly suggests activated protein C treatment for a septic patient with fever of 103, renal failure, and low platelets (25,000), which Dr. Cox notes would cause brain hemorrhage due to the thrombocytopenia.
Also known as: Sexually transmitted infection
Brief mention of a burlesque dancer patient with syphilis who left ostrich feathers behind, used as a passing patient reference in Brian's room.
Also known as: High blood pressure
An appendectomy patient who may be hypertensive, mentioned briefly when Turk encourages Todd not to simply turf the patient to medical doctors but to check her out themselves.
Also known as: Low potassium
Used as a study question when Carla quizzes Turk on medicine, asking about major indicators of hypokalemia (potassium level under 3.5).