Also known as: Collapsed lung
Annie sustains a tension pneumothorax from shrapnel piercing her lung during the basement explosion. She requires emergency needle decompression and chest tube placement, then goes to the OR for hemorrhage control.
Also known as: Internal decapitation
Eight-year-old Jonah suffers an occipital-cervical dislocation (internal decapitation) from the explosion blast. Dr. Voss performs a miraculous surgery to fuse C1 and C2 vertebrae and decompress the spinal cord, saving him from paralysis or death.
Also known as: Skin cancer
Annie is discovered to have a brain tumor during trauma workup, which is surgically removed by Dr. Cain. Pathology reveals it is melanoma, indicating she likely has Stage IV metastatic cancer. She begins discussing immunotherapy treatment options.
Also known as: RSV
Baby Diana presents with RSV and secondary bacterial pneumonia (likely strep), requiring PICU admission for IV antibiotics, oxygen, and supportive care. Her case highlights the consequences of closed free clinics and healthcare access issues.
Diana develops bacterial pneumonia (suspected streptococcus) as a complication of RSV, with bilateral wheezes and lower lobe infiltrate on chest X-ray. She requires aggressive antibiotic therapy with ceftriaxone and azithromycin.
Also known as: Gas poisoning
Conrad and other explosion victims are exposed to carbon monoxide from smoke inhalation, requiring high-flow oxygen and carboxyhemoglobin level monitoring.
Also known as: Head laceration
Annie sustains head trauma in the explosion causing palinopsia (persistent visual images). CT imaging reveals this is actually due to her brain tumor rather than simple concussion.
Also known as: Broken rib
Conrad sustains a possible rib fracture from the explosion blast, causing pain and requiring imaging.
Also known as: Broken ankle
Conrad suffers a small ankle bone fracture from the explosion that is noted to not require surgery but will cause prolonged issues.