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Singing the Blues is Episode 1-5 of Trauma Center: Under the Knife and Second Opinion.

Story[]

Derek's first day of work with Angie gets off to a shaky start as he shows up late. He explains the procedure to his first patient of the day, Mr. Cox, who is still distraught over the possibility of having to give up his singing career. Derek's lack of confidence does not help reassure the patient. Angie tells him off for his inappropriate behavior as they prepare to operate.

Conference[]

Briefing - UtK
We should start the briefing. Let's review today's patient, Mr. Cox. He started feeling pain in his throat about a month ago... He's been coughing up blood since then, and now has trouble. Since Mr. Cox is a rock singer, it's likely that a polyp has formed because of strained bronchial tubes. Obviously, it is now hemorrhaging. We tried a nebulizer treatment, but his condition is getting worse. It's nothing life-threatening, but considering the patient's career...it's serious enough to warrant surgical intervention. It's still possible for him to recover completely. What's your opinion, Dr. Kasal?
That sounds like a good plan.
Are you ready, Dr. Stiles? This operation has three objectives:
- Drain the overflowing blood.
- Locate the problem area.
- Use the laser to remove it.
This is a delicate operation, so we'll need the magnification tool. Remember to treat the patient very carefully.
...Nice work, Angie. Dr. Stiles, good luck.
...Okay. Let's begin the operation!
Briefing - SO
We should start the briefing. Let's review today's patient, Mr. Cox. He started feeling pain in his throat about a month ago... He's been coughing up blood since then, and now has trouble breathing. Since Mr. Cox is a rock singer, it's likely that a polyp has developed due to strained bronchial tubes. Obviously, it has started to hemorrhage. We attempted to treat it with a nebulizer, but his condition is getting worse. It's nothing life threatening, but considering the patient's career...it's serious enough to warrant surgical intervention. It's still possible for him to fully recover. What's your opinion, Dr. Kasal?
That sounds like a good plan.
Are you ready, Dr. Stiles? This operation has three objectives:
- Drain the overflowing blood.
- Locate the source of the patient's distress.
- Use the laser to remove it.
This is a delicate operation, so we'll need to use the magnification tool. Remember, this is the patient's livelihood, so thread carefully.
...Nice work, Angie. Derek, good luck.
...Okay. Let's begin the operation!

Operation[]

This is a unique operation on the patient's trachea, and introduces the magnifier. The tool behaves in a very different manner compared to its iterations in subsequent games. If, in UtK, you have difficulty getting the magnifier to respond, try drawing a "C" instead of a closed circle.

Drain any blood pools you encounter on magnification, then burn off the polyps and seal the wounds with antibiotic gel. If any wounds bleed out due to being left alone too long, you'll have to drain the blood pools before you can apply the gel.

Special Bonuses[]

UtK[]

  • No mistakes
  • Fewer than 5 blood pools
  • Completed with 180 left
  • 3 COOL's earned

SO[]

  • No mistakes: 1000
  • Fewer than [15/12/6] blood pools: 500
  • Completed with [150/180/210] left: 300
  • [1/2/3] COOL's earned: 200

Operation Rank[]

UtK[]

  • S:7200~

SO[]

  • C:~4199
  • B:4200~4599
  • A:4600~4999
  • S:5000~5199
  • XS:5200~

Getting XS in SO[]

Apply the gel before burning away the polyps. This allows the gel to immediately seal the wounds before any blood pools can form. Don't try to handle too many polyps at once, or you risk a blood pool forming which causes you to lose time.

Miscellaneous Dialogue[]

Failure - UtK
Let me handle this, Derek!
Failure - SO
Let me handle this, Derek!
Trauma Center: Under the Knife and Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Characters
Caduceus Derek StilesAngela ThompsonRobert HoffmanSidney KasalTyler ChaseVictor NiguelCybil MyersStephen ClarksLeslie Sears
Delphi AdamKenneth BlackwellNozomi WeaverNavelOwen
Patients Linda ReidAmy ChaseSinners
Others Greg KasalMary FultonRichard AndersonLangston Miller
For minor characters, see: Minor Characters
Episodes
Chapter 1: Dr. Stiles PrologueStandard ProcedureStandard Procedure 2/Learning the RopesA FarewellNurse AngieSinging the BluesA Real DoctorDownpourLife or Death
Chapter 2: The Healing Touch Dormant AbilityMaster SurgeryStriving for AsclepiusAwakeningPaying the PriceJust Let Me DieReasons WhyReconciliationPlease Let Me LiveCaduceusFor Everyone's Sake/For the Greater Good
Chapter 3: Caduceus New BeginningsGUILTThe Darkness WithinSomething PreciousInternational ConferenceAn Explosive PatientFootfalls of TerrorMiracle at 9,800ft/Caduceus on a PlaneDeserted VillageForbidden Knowledge/Pandora's Box
Chapter 4: Bio Terror Hope Under AttackRace for the CureNothing to Do but WaitStepping UpForeboding CluesTaking a First Step/The First StepMedical ResearchThe Next StepNew Laser Technology/ProgressDoctors' Struggle/Prolonged StruggleIncurable Disease
Chapter 5: It Never Ends Caduceus in ActionUnder the KnifeShifting GUILTGUILT EvolvesInfiltrationInfectionDelphiDevil/A DevilDeath Awaits All
Chapter 6: Original Sin (UtK) Delphi HQFirst SinSecond SinThird SinFourth SinFifth SinSixth SinFinal SinAdamEpilogue
Chapter 6: Dark Gospel (SO) An InvitationCaduceus EuropeRelapseSecond OpinionOriginal SinThe Future of GUILTFallen HeroesVulnerabilityEpilogue
Z-Episodes (SO) From OverseasMiraclePursuitTransplantSayonara
X missions X-1: KyriakiX-2: DefteraX-3: TritiX-4: TetartiX-5: PemptiX-6: ParaskeviX-7: Savato
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