Also known as: Narcotic overdose
15-year-old male who overdoses on counterfeit Percocet pills containing fentanyl. Presents with hypercarbic arrest, requiring multiple doses of Narcan, intubation, and ICU care. The episode's central medical crisis involves multiple teenage overdose victims from contaminated pills.
Also known as: Head trauma
Older brother of Malik who overdoses on fentanyl and falls down bleachers at school. Sustains severe head injury with subdural hematoma and uncal herniation requiring emergency craniotomy. Also has hemothorax and rib fractures requiring chest tube placement.
Also known as: Heart stopped
One of multiple teenage fentanyl overdose victims who suffers PEA (pulseless electrical activity) arrest on arrival to the ER. Team is able to achieve return of spontaneous circulation after resuscitation.
Also known as: MS
Bell's MS diagnosis becomes a focus during his malpractice deposition, with lawyers questioning whether his symptoms affected his surgical abilities. He experiences a flare-up with hand numbness and tremor during the episode.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Dr. Sullivan's prescription drug addiction is revealed when his daughter Kincaid discovers him with Propofol from the OR. He admits to self-medicating with various drugs including Propofol to manage fatigue and anxiety, ultimately agreeing to enter rehab.
Also known as: Blood infection
Deceased patient whose case is the subject of Bell's malpractice lawsuit. She developed florid gram-negative bacteremia and sepsis following kidney stones, requiring emergency surgery. Despite treatment, she died from refractory septic shock.