The provided text appears to be a transcript of a medical drama TV show, likely "House M.D.," where Dr. House is treating a patient named Hannah Morgenthal who has a rare condition called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIPA). This condition makes her unable to feel pain.
Throughout the episode, Dr. House and his team try to diagnose Hannah's condition and the cause of her recent car accident. They perform various tests, including an EEG, MRI, and blood tests, but struggle to find any conclusive evidence.
As the episode progresses, Dr. House becomes increasingly fascinated with Hannah's condition and the possibilities it presents. He begins to experiment with different methods to try and stimulate her nerve endings, including exposing her to extreme temperatures and using sedatives.
Meanwhile, the team discovers that Hannah has a tapeworm infestation, which is causing her to experience neurological complications and a fever. However, her CIPA condition masks the typical symptoms of the infestation, making it difficult for the team to diagnose.
Ultimately, the team is able to diagnose and treat Hannah's tapeworm infestation, but not before Dr. House's unorthodox methods cause controversy and concern among the medical staff.
The episode also explores the themes of pain, suffering, and the importance of human emotions in the medical field. Dr. House's character, in particular, is portrayed as someone who is drawn to Hannah's condition because it represents a mystery he is determined to solve, while also highlighting the complexities of his own emotional state.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The patient, Hannah Morgenthal, was in a car accident along the canal road just outside Kingston.
2. Hannah has a condition that makes her unable to feel pain.
3. A metal object is lodged in Hannah's body.
4. The medical team performs various tests on Hannah, including x-rays, blood tests, EEG, and a nerve biopsy.
5. Hannah's EEG results show abnormal brain activity.
6. The medical team uses ice packs and cooling blankets to lower Hannah's body temperature.
7. Hannah's temperature is 105 degrees.
8. The medical team decides to use heat and cold stimulation to try to elicit a response from Hannah.
9. Hannah suffers from second-degree burns after her arm is submerged in scalding water.
10. The medical team drills a hole in Hannah's skull to perform a procedure.
11. Hannah's test results show six broken bones, a fever, a concussion, erratic heart rhythms, and a complete lack of sensation below the waist.
12. The medical team suspects that Hannah may have a parasitic infection.
13. Hannah is given a shot of B12, but it doesn't improve her condition.
14. The medical team discovers that Hannah has a tapeworm that is feeding on her nutrients and causing a B12 deficiency.
15. The tapeworm is five feet long and was not visible on any of the imaging tests performed on Hannah.
16. The tapeworm infestation caused Hannah to experience neurological complications and a fever.
17. Hannah's condition, congenital insensitivity to pain (CIPA), masked her symptoms, making it difficult for the medical team to diagnose her condition.