Also known as: Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure with seizure
Initially diagnosed as preeclampsia in a pregnant woman with twins, but later revealed to be Rh incompatibility. Her hypertension, edema, and vision changes led to emergency treatment with central line placement.
Also known as: Rh disease
The mother is Rh-negative and one fetus is Rh-positive, causing her body to attack the fetus with antibodies due to a previous pregnancy. This drives the major medical crisis requiring delayed interval delivery.
Also known as: Water breaking early
One amniotic sac ruptured in the twin pregnancy, creating a crisis where the team must decide between delivering both twins or attempting a delayed interval delivery to save both babies.
Also known as: Skin cancer
Billy is diagnosed with amelanotic melanoma that has metastasized to his liver, requiring aggressive surgical intervention with multiple complications including bile duct leak and life-threatening infection.
Also known as: Severe allergic reaction
Billy experiences anaphylactic shock during surgery when allergic to the dye used, requiring emergency resuscitation and leading to discovery of cardiac complications.
Also known as: Blood around the heart
Following anaphylactic shock, Billy develops cardiac tamponade from a pericardial effusion requiring emergency pericardiotomy.
Also known as: Lacerated bile duct
During Billy's cancer surgery, a bile duct leak occurs causing a rapidly progressing infection that threatens his life.
Also known as: Skin abscess from ingrown hair
Billy initially presents with what appears to be a simple abscess from an ingrown hair, which leads to the discovery of his melanoma during biopsy.