Also known as: Brain cancer
Dr. Glassman's post-operative pathology and MRI results show the surgery was successful, though he still requires chemotherapy and radiation. He struggles with sleep deprivation and recovery throughout the episode.
Also known as: Heart attack
Brief mention of a patient with MI in the ER requiring immediate attention during the 36-hour shift.
Also known as: Broken thigh bone
Patient in the ER with compound femur fracture mentioned as one of the cases during the 36-hour shift.
Patient Gina undergoes surgery for endometriosis that proves far more severe than imaging showed, with extensive lesions on ovaries, bowel, bladder, and uterus. The surgery extends to 36 hours and ultimately requires hysterectomy, ending her ability to bear children.
Also known as: Prolonged erection
Patient presents with drug-induced low-flow priapism lasting over four hours. Treatment includes aspiration and eventually Winter's procedure. The condition is later discovered to be caused by an epidural abscess with pelvic extension.
Also known as: Spinal infection
The priapism patient is discovered to have an epidural abscess with pelvic extension causing foot drop. Requires emergency surgical drainage to prevent paralysis.
Also known as: Dislocated jaw
Patient presents with a beer bottle stuck in his mouth due to masseter muscle spasm causing lockjaw. Resolved by having the patient bite through a surgical pouch to break the glass safely.