Robert Martin

Robert Martin
Biographical Information
Status	Deceased
Medical Information
Diagnosis	Subdural hemorrhage Delirium Rathke's cleft cyst Hyponatremia Seizure
Doctor(s)	Derek Shepherd Alex Karev
Treatment	Hypertonic saline solution Surgery
Appearances
First	Much too Much
Last	Owner of a Lonely Heart
Count	2
Seasons	GA: 2
Portrayed by	Curtis Armstrong

Robert Martin is a man who was hospitalized after falling and hitting his head.

Quick Answers

What is a Rathke's cleft cyst and how does it affect the body?

A Rathke cleft cyst is a benign fluid-filled growth that develops between the parts of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Symptoms include vision changes, headaches, nausea, fatigue, and changes in personality, including confusion.

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Why did Robert Martin believe he was on a plane during his CT scan?

Robert Martin thought he was on a plane during his CT scan because he had a subdural hematoma and a Rathke's cleft cyst.

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How does a subdural hematoma occur and what are its symptoms?

A subdural hematoma forms when blood gathers between the dura mater and the brain. Symptoms include headache, nausea and vomiting, slurred speech, dizziness, vision changes, balance issues, and one-sided weakness.

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History

Robert collapsed and hit his head, causing a subdural hematoma. At the hospital, he was confused and disoriented. He believed he was on a plane when he was in the CT scanner. His sodium was also low. The scan revealed a Rathke's cleft cyst, which made him excessively thirsty, which is why his sodium was low. Derek ordered hypertonic saline to treat the sodium imbalance. Robert began to search rabidly for water, even drinking from the toilet. They had to turn the water off in his room to get him to stop. Alex then related the order for hypertonic saline, but got the numbers wrong and ordered too much, which severely dehydrated Martin's brain. Martin had a seizure and couldn't have his surgery. ("Much too Much")

Robert remained in a coma after his seizure and it was unlikely that he would come out. Alex did research to look for options for him, but Derek said it wouldn't work. Alex sat with him anyway, saying no one should die alone. ("Owner of a Lonely Heart")

Bailey later told George, after he made a joke about Alex, that Alex had made a mistake which killed a patient, indicating that Robert had died. ("Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer")

Relationships

Professional

He had no friends or family members. His only company was his assistant, Doyle, who came to the hospital with him. He later fired Doyle, saying that once people see you as sick, they don't see anything else.

Notes and Trivia

• He was 45 at the time of his death.

Gallery

Episodic

• Much too Much
• Owner of a Lonely Heart

1/2

Appearances

Grey's Anatomy, Season 2
#01	"Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head"	#10	"Much too Much"	#19	"What Have I Done to Deserve This?"
#02	"Enough is Enough"	#11	"Owner of a Lonely Heart"	#20	"Band-Aid Covers the Bullet Hole"
#03	"Make Me Lose Control"	#12	"Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer"	#21	"Superstition"
#04	"Deny, Deny, Deny"	#13	"Begin the Begin"	#22	"The Name of the Game"
#05	"Bring the Pain"	#14	"Tell Me Sweet Little Lies"	#23	"Blues for Sister Someone"
#06	"Into You Like a Train"	#15	"Break on Through"	#24	"Damage Case"
#07	"Something to Talk About"	#16	"It's the End of the World"	#25	"17 Seconds"
#08	"Let It Be"	#17	"As We Know It"	#26	"Deterioration of the Fight or Flight Response"
#09	"Thanks for the Memories"	#18	"Yesterday"	#27	"Losing My Religion"