Also known as: Blocked intestine
Catherine presents with severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain and vomiting. Imaging reveals dilated bowel loops and air-fluid levels consistent with small bowel obstruction, requiring emergency exploratory surgery.
Also known as: Tubal pregnancy
Catherine has a heterotopic pregnancy (simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies). The ectopic pregnancy in her right fallopian tube ruptures during surgery, causing life-threatening internal bleeding that was initially missed by OB ultrasound.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
Lily is undergoing aggressive chemotherapy treatment under Dr. Hunter's care. She experiences severe reactions to high-dose chemo and ultimately dies from ventricular tachycardia progressing to ventricular fibrillation and asystole, likely due to chemo-induced cardiotoxicity.
Also known as: V-tach
Lily develops life-threatening ventricular tachycardia that progresses to ventricular fibrillation despite multiple defibrillation attempts. She ultimately dies from cardiac arrest, suspected to be caused by chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.
Also known as: Panic attacks
Lily experiences a panic attack with hyperventilation after her chemotherapy infusion, expressing fears about the aggressive treatment and whether it will kill her.
Also known as: Shock from blood loss
Catherine develops hypovolemic shock from internal bleeding due to her ruptured ectopic pregnancy during surgery, requiring massive transfusion protocol.
Also known as: Diabetes
Chad is a diabetic patient with worsening peripheral vascular disease who has already had one foot amputated. He struggles with diet compliance despite warnings about potentially losing his other foot.
Also known as: Poor circulation in legs
Chad has worsening peripheral vascular disease related to his diabetes, having already lost one foot to amputation. He is at high risk for losing his other foot if he does not improve his diet and exercise habits.
Also known as: Life-threatening infection
Lily presents to the ER in shock after her chemotherapy infusion, initially suspected to be septic shock. She is hypotensive, hypothermic, and requires aggressive fluid resuscitation and antibiotics.