"Unfortunately, this is exactly how last week's episode of The Pitt ended for our overworked waitress Debbie, whose supposed cellulitis on her foot has spread up her calf by the time she returns to PTMC to talk to Dr. Langdon. I'm sure anyone who has watched, like, even one other medical drama immediately thought: Oh, this is necrotizing fasciitis - a fast moving bacterial infection under the skin that is too dramatic not to deploy at least once in your fictional hospital."
"He is talented, he is a strong leader, and he is petty as hell. All morning, he's been annoyed if Langdon so much as breathes near him, he dismisses any course of action Langdon suggests with Debbie even when he's clearly right, he refuses to hear Dana when she points this out to him, and when Langdon asks Robby if he has a few minutes to talk - something they clearly need to do - Robby responds "I don't" and huffs off."
Debbie, an overworked waitress, develops worsening cellulitis that spreads from her foot up her calf and leads to plummeting vitals. Clinicians suspect MRSA and raise concern for necrotizing fasciitis, prompting transfer to an ER trauma room. Dr. Langdon evaluates the case amid heightened urgency. Robby, the attending, asserts control and reacts competitively to Langdon, dismissing Langdon's suggestions and refusing to discuss the case. Robby's talent and leadership coexist with pettiness, and his resentment affects team communication. Robby overhears Debbie's boss berating her, confronts him, and offers to serve as a witness if Debbie pursues legal action.
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