Also known as: Food poisoning
A deaf child presents with stomach pains and is diagnosed with mild gastroenteritis. This diagnosis is secondary to the main focus on his hearing condition.
Also known as: Deafness
The central patient case involves a deaf child who is identified as a perfect candidate for a cochlear implant. The episode explores the father's emotional conflict about the surgery, as being deaf is a major connection he shares with his son. Turk and J.D. ultimately perform the cochlear implant surgery after obtaining the mother's consent.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
Mr. Carney is mentioned as a patient who is crashing and requires a chest tube placement, which the medical team is having difficulty with. This case interrupts Dr. Cox's attempt to take personal time.