Also known as: Stab wound
Patient trapped in bus accident with penetrating abdominal injury requiring emergency field stabilization and complex bowel resection surgery. Multiple segments of non-viable bowel removed with risk of short gut syndrome.
Also known as: Dislocated elbow
Softball player injured in bus crash with elbow dislocation causing vascular compromise, reduced in field by Conrad, requiring fasciotomy for compartment syndrome.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Same patient from bus accident with traumatic brain injury requiring decompressive craniotomy to relieve pressure from bleeding between skull and brain.
Also known as: Tick-borne parasitic infection
Central mystery case: 30-year-old programmer with 10-day fever of unknown origin that progresses to life-threatening multisystem organ failure. Eventually diagnosed as rare tick-borne parasitic disease contracted during hiking, requiring emergency treatment with clindamycin, quinine, and pheresis.
Also known as: DIC
Complication of severe babesiosis infection causing widespread clotting dysfunction and bleeding problems in Jerome's case.
Also known as: Panic attacks
Jerome has pre-existing panic disorder requiring a service dog (BooBooBear) for emotional support, which becomes relevant to his care during hospitalization.
Ongoing mystery: Dr. Bell experiencing unexplained symptoms causing him to bolt from surgery mid-procedure and cancel all his surgeries. Differential includes serious conditions like ALS, cancer, or stroke. Tests are ongoing with Conrad managing the workup confidentially.