In The Resident Season 2 Episode 13, titled “Virtually Impossible,” the focus is on the impact of technology on medicine, particularly on how technology can make some medical procedures easier, but can also create new challenges and risks for patients. Here’s a recap of what happened in the episode:
The Resident Season 2 Episode 13 Recap
The Virtual Surgery System
The episode starts with Dr. Bell (Bruce Greenwood) announcing a new technology that the hospital has acquired: the Virtual Surgery System. This system allows surgeons to plan and practice complex surgeries on a virtual model of the patient’s body, which can reduce the risk of complications during the actual surgery.
Dr. Mina Okafor’s Case
Dr. Mina Okafor (Shaunette Renée Wilson) is assigned to perform a surgery using the Virtual Surgery System. Her patient is a young girl who needs a liver transplant, and the Virtual Surgery System will allow Dr. Okafor to plan and practice the surgery before the actual transplant.
However, during the surgery, Dr. Okafor discovers that the virtual model of the patient’s liver is not accurate, and the actual liver is much larger than the virtual one. This leads to complications during the surgery, and the patient’s condition worsens.
Dr. Okafor is upset and frustrated by the failure of the Virtual Surgery System, and she accuses the company that makes the system of not properly testing it before selling it to hospitals.
Conrad’s Patient
Meanwhile, Conrad (Matt Czuchry) is treating a patient who has a heart condition and is using a new smartwatch that monitors her heart rate and other vital signs. The smartwatch notifies the patient that she is having a heart attack, but when she goes to the hospital, the doctors can’t find any evidence of a heart attack.
Conrad investigates and discovers that the smartwatch is not accurate, and is giving false alarms to patients. He confronts the company that makes the smartwatch, but they refuse to admit any fault.
The Aftermath
In the end, Dr. Okafor’s patient survives the surgery, but Dr. Okafor is still angry about the failure of the Virtual Surgery System. Conrad’s patient is also okay, but he warns her about the risks of relying too much on technology and advises her to listen to her body’s signals.
The episode ends with a scene of Dr. Bell using the Virtual Surgery System to practice a surgery, but the system fails again, and Dr. Bell is left frustrated and worried about the risks of relying on technology.
Conclusion of The Resident Season 2 Episode 13
“Virtually Impossible” is a thought-provoking episode that raises important questions about the role of technology in medicine. While technology can make some procedures easier and safer, it also creates new challenges and risks, and doctors and patients need to be aware of these risks and use technology responsibly. The episode also highlights the importance of listening to patients and trusting one’s own instincts, even in the face of technology that claims to be infallible.
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3 – “Three Words“
4 – “About Time“
5 – “The Germ“
6 – “Nightmares“
7 – “Trial & Error“
8 – “Heart in a Box“
9 – “The Dance“
10 – “After the Fall“
11 – “Operator Error“
12 – “Fear Finds a Way“
14 – “Stupid Things in the Name of Sex“
15 – “Queens“
16 – “Adverse Events“
17 – “Betrayal“
18 – “Emergency Contact“
19 – “Snowed In“
20 – “If Not Now, When?“
21 – “Stuck as Foretold“
22 – “Broker and Broker“
23 – “The Unbefriended“