Also known as: GSW to abdomen
Young woman shot during a convenience store robbery. The bullet caused multiple internal injuries including spleen rupture, bowel perforation, and ultimately a critical arterial bleed that nearly killed her. Her case drives the episode's main medical storyline and Shaun's guilt over the incident.
Also known as: SIRS
Following her gunshot injuries and surgery, Avery develops SIRS leading to progressive multi-organ failure including kidney and lung dysfunction, requiring dialysis and thoracentesis. This becomes a critical complication driving the latter half of the episode.
Also known as: Fractured windpipe
The armed robber sustains a crushed trachea when struck by the store clerk with a bat. This creates immediate airway compromise requiring emergency surgical repair, and later develops a dangerous post-op hematoma that Claire must emergently decompress.
Also known as: Kidney failure
As part of Avery's systemic inflammatory response, her kidneys begin to fail, requiring emergency dialysis. This is the first step in her progressive multi-organ failure cascade.
Also known as: Blood in chest cavity
Fluid builds up in Avery's pleural space as part of her multi-organ failure, requiring thoracentesis to drain and improve her breathing.
Also known as: Neck swelling with blood
Post-operative complication in the robber patient where swelling and blood collection in the neck compartment compresses his airway, requiring emergency bedside decompression by Claire.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
The robber patient is revealed to be addicted to opioids, having built up tolerance that makes post-operative pain management challenging. He demands fentanyl and becomes aggressive when refused.