EMERGENCY ROOM: CODE RED
Code Red is designed so that anyone can play and enjoy the game. There are many features in the game to help the player be successful, no matter what kind of medical experience they have. Listed below are some of these features.
EASY MODE
This is one of the Levels of Expertise that you can select at the start of a new game. This mode of play employs a "next-step" tutorial. The tool required for the next necessary procedure will be highlighted with a yellow glow, effectively guiding you through each case.
RESEARCH COMPUTER
This computer contains all the information necessary to successfully diagnose and treat your patients. To access the Research Computer, click on the computer on the receptionist's desk. The treatment protocols will be particularly helpful when diagnosing your patients. You can also access relevant information on various medical websites, if you are connected to the Internet, or look up a word in the medical glossary.
PDA
While treating your patient, you can use the PDA to help you be successful with your case. There is a Hints section located in the Info section. By clicking on this button, text is displayed in the PDA that tells you the next step you should try to complete the case. The Research section is also located in the Info section. This button allows you to research the case that you are currently working on in and will help you fill out the clipboard when you are ready to sign out your patient.
SCORE
Your patient's health status score reflects how well you did as a doctor. It is visible during treatment, on the EKG icon at the bottom of the screen. The total possible points for each case are 500. Up to 300 points (treatment points) will be assigned according to the effectiveness of the procedures you performed, as well as the order in which you performed them. Unnecessary procedures will cost you points. You will also receive points for correctly completing the paperwork for each patient during sign-out.
Up to 200 points may be awarded when you complete the case, depending on how quickly you carried out the procedures. Less time means more points. However, in order to receive any time-bonus points, you MUST attain a minimum of 100 treatment points. You receive your total points for a case at the time you sign off. Time-bonus points and points for completing paperwork are not calculated until then. The amount of points you earn for each case will determine whether or not you have succeeded or failed in your attempts to provide quality medical care. Any total score over 300 points is considered a "successful" case.
