Begin an Operation
Start a surgical procedure and connect your Tesa device to capture intraoperative data.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
Data Capture Modes
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
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
Dual Manual Mode
For bilateral procedures with two tensioners:- Enter left and right measurements separately
- Track both sides independently
- Compare bilateral data
Pre-Operative Checklist
Before starting, verify:- Correct patient selected
- Procedure template matches surgery type
- Device charged (if using Bluetooth)
- Location and date confirmed
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