Ep 14. Death Begins in Radiology
- TV-14
- June 8, 2021
- 42 min
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7.9 (555)
As a powerful storm rages over the city, New Amsterdam hospital faces one of its most challenging days yet in season 3 episode 14, titled "Death Begins in Radiology." The episode opens with the unmistakable sound of thunder overhead. It's not long before the chaos inside the hospital mirrors that of the raging storm outside.
In the radiology department, Dr. Kapoor is already dealing with the loss of the beloved son of one of his patients. His day only gets worse when a series of system failures, brought on by the storm, cause several scans to be lost. Kapoor frantically tries to recover the images, not realizing that there's far worse to come.
Elsewhere in the hospital, Max is trying to strike a balance between being there for his wife, who is experiencing complications with her pregnancy, and lending his expertise to a critical case in the pediatric department. Meanwhile, Reynolds is grappling with the cost of his recent promotion, and his lack of power in the new position.
As the storm intensifies, Dr. Bloom deals with a string of emergencies in the emergency department, and Iggy faces a difficult ethical decision.
Despite all this, one case stands out as particularly harrowing. A patient with a rare brain condition is brought into the ER after suffering a seizure. Kapoor is urgently called in to consult on the case. Though the patient is initially stable, things quickly take a turn for the worse.
As the team works frantically to save the patient's life, the storm continues to rage on outside. The hospital's power flickers, and Kapoor realizes to his horror that the images he needs to diagnose the patient's condition have been lost for good. To make matters worse, the patient's condition seems to be rapidly deteriorating.
With time running out, the team faces a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Can they diagnose the patient's condition without the lost scans? Will they be able to save the patient's life in time?
As the episode unfolds, viewers are taken on an emotional rollercoaster as the team at New Amsterdam tries to keep up with the storm of incoming patients while dealing with their own personal challenges.
Despite the tumultuous events of "Death Begins in Radiology," the episode ends on a hopeful note. The team ultimately pulls together in the face of adversity and emerges stronger for it.
Overall, "Death Begins in Radiology" is a gripping episode that showcases the strength and dedication of the team at New Amsterdam hospital. As viewers watch the team navigate through a stormy day, both figuratively and literally, they are left on the edge of their seats wondering what twists and turns will come next.