Also known as: Pancreatic tumor
Referenced as a recent diagnosis that led to Shaun's father's death, impacting Shaun's emotional state throughout the episode.
Also known as: Broken leg bone
Kerry sustained a severe leg fracture from a mountain biking accident requiring surgical fixation. The case is complicated by her being a recovering opioid addict who refuses narcotic anesthesia, and she later develops compartment syndrome requiring emergency surgery.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Kerry is a recovering opioid addict (10 years clean) whose addiction history drives the entire treatment approach for her leg fracture. She refuses all narcotic pain management out of fear of relapse, creating significant medical and ethical challenges.
Also known as: Cast too tight
Kerry develops compartment syndrome after the initial external fixation procedure, with dangerous leg swelling requiring emergency fasciotomy and internal nail placement to prevent amputation.
Also known as: Blocked intestine
Luca presents with intestinal obstruction caused by over 50 latex balloons containing heroin lodged near the ileocecal junction as a drug mule. The case creates ethical dilemmas around patient confidentiality versus legal obligations.
Also known as: PTSD
Claire is seeing a therapist who has diagnosed her with PTSD related to childhood trauma with her mother. This is part of her ongoing character arc dealing with past trauma and destructive patterns.