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Begin an Operation

Start a surgical procedure and connect your Tesa device to capture intraoperative data.

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Starting a Procedure

1

Navigate to Begin Operation

Click Begin Operation from the dashboard or navigation menu
2

Select Appointment

Choose from your scheduled appointments for today
3

Verify Patient Information

Confirm the patient and procedure details are correct
4

Choose Data Capture Mode

Select Live (Bluetooth), Manual, or Dual Manual mode
5

Connect Device (if Live mode)

Pair your Tesa device via Bluetooth
6

Begin Capture

Click Start to begin recording data

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Data Capture Modes

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Live Mode (Bluetooth)

Connect a Tesa device to capture real-time measurements:
1

Enable Bluetooth

Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device
2

Power On Tesa Device

Turn on your Tesa tensioner
3

Scan for Devices

Click Scan to find nearby Tesa devices
4

Connect

Select your device from the list to connect

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Manual Mode

Enter measurements manually when a Bluetooth device isn’t available:
  • Enter tension values directly
  • Input flexion angles
  • Add timestamps manually
  • Useful for documentation or training

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Dual Manual Mode

For bilateral procedures with two tensioners:
  • Enter left and right measurements separately
  • Track both sides independently
  • Compare bilateral data

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Pre-Operative Checklist

Before starting, verify:
  • Correct patient selected
  • Procedure template matches surgery type
  • Device charged (if using Bluetooth)
  • Location and date confirmed

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Quick Actions During Operation

While capturing data, you can:
  • Add Notes - Record surgical findings
  • Capture Images - Take photos or upload DICOM images
  • Voice Notes - Dictate observations
  • Pause/Resume - Temporarily pause data capture
  • View Chart - See tension/angle graph in real-time