Also known as: MS
Ian's MS is mentioned in the opening and discussed between characters, with references to his disease progression and recent treatment. Kit expresses concern about his health status.
Also known as: Lung infection
Raja presents to the ER with vomiting and respiratory distress. Initially diagnosed with pneumonia, possibly from aspiration, requiring ICU admission, IV antibiotics, and oxygen support.
Also known as: Bone cancer
Raja's history of bone cancer diagnosed eight years prior by Conrad as an intern. He had spinal metastases requiring surgical hardware placement, which becomes central to the episode's complications.
Also known as: Brain infection
Raja develops infection in his brain ventricles caused by bacteria tracking from exposed spinal hardware through his skin to his brain. Results in seizures and requires emergency EVD placement and potential craniotomy.
Also known as: Brain infection
Raja shows signs of meningitis including altered mental status, photophobia, and nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), prompting workup for central nervous system infection.
Also known as: Esophageal tear
Raja's exposed spinal rod migrated and penetrated through his esophagus, causing massive upper GI bleeding. Requires complex surgical reconstruction involving thoracic and spine surgery.
Also known as: Water on the brain
Raja develops hydrocephalus secondary to ventriculitis, requiring emergency EVD placement to drain fluid and relieve pressure that could be fatal.
Marko develops dangerously high lactic acid levels from taking metformin as part of his anti-aging regimen, causing severe respiratory distress and requiring ICU admission and dialysis.
Marko develops pneumonia as a result of his compromised immune system from taking dasatinib (chemotherapy) combined with kidney injury preventing proper drug metabolism.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Marko's dehydration and metformin toxicity cause acute kidney injury, preventing proper drug metabolism and leading to multiple cascading complications requiring dialysis.
Also known as: Brain herniation
During surgery, Raja shows signs of herniation with spiking blood pressure, slowing heart rate, and unequal pupils, requiring emergency decompression to prevent death.
Also known as: V-fib
Raja goes into V-fib during surgery, a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia requiring immediate defibrillation and CPR.