Also known as: Sickle cell crisis
Rose, a young woman with sickle cell disease, experiences a severe crisis while in physical therapy, developing acute chest syndrome with chest pain and hypoxia requiring hospitalization. She later develops splenic sequestration requiring emergency splenectomy, complicated by her inability to tolerate blood transfusions.
Also known as: Gallbladder inflammation
Tina, a pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation, presents with severe abdominal pain from gallstones and acute cholecystitis. When antibiotics fail, she requires emergency surgery, during which she codes and needs an emergency C-section to save both mother and baby.
Also known as: Gallstones
The underlying cause of Tina's acute cholecystitis, requiring surgical intervention during pregnancy.
Also known as: Baby in distress
During Tina's emergency gallbladder surgery, the baby shows signs of distress with unstable heart rate, necessitating emergency cesarean delivery.
Also known as: Dislocated shoulder
Myra, a matchmaker, arrives at the ER after a car accident caused by texting while driving, presenting with a dislocated shoulder and fractured ribs requiring closed reduction.
Also known as: Broken rib
Myra sustained multiple broken ribs in addition to her shoulder dislocation from the motor vehicle accident, requiring overnight observation.
Also known as: Puff of smoke disease
Nadine returns to Chastain for her annual Moyamoya checkup, a cerebrovascular condition requiring ongoing monitoring. This is part of her recurring medical arc from previous seasons.