> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://userguide.tesacloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Operations Overview

> Capturing intraoperative data with Tesa Cloud

# Performing Operations

Tesa Cloud enables real-time capture of surgical data using Bluetooth-connected Tesa devices.

## The Surgical Workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Schedule Operation">
    Create an appointment for the patient
  </Step>

  <Step title="Begin Operation">
    Start the procedure and connect your Tesa device
  </Step>

  <Step title="Capture Data">
    Record tension measurements and flexion angles in real-time
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Notes & Images">
    Document findings with notes, voice recordings, and images
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Procedure">
    Finalize and save all captured data
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate Report">
    Create a post-operative report for the patient
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Begin Operation" icon="play" href="/operations/begin-operation">
    Start capturing surgical data
  </Card>

  <Card title="Intraoperative Data" icon="chart-line" href="/operations/intraoperative-data">
    Record measurements in real-time
  </Card>

  <Card title="Procedure Details" icon="clipboard-list" href="/operations/procedure-details">
    View and manage procedure records
  </Card>

  <Card title="Generate Report" icon="file-pdf" href="/reports/generate-postop-report">
    Create post-operative reports
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Tesa Device Integration

Tesa Cloud works with Tesa Bluetooth devices to capture:

* **Tension Measurements** - Real-time graft tension readings
* **Flexion Angles** - Knee flexion angle at each measurement
* **Timestamps** - Automatic time recording for each data point

## Data Capture Modes

| Mode        | Description                      | Use Case              |
| ----------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| Live        | Real-time Bluetooth data capture | Connected Tesa device |
| Manual      | Manual entry of measurements     | No device available   |
| Dual Manual | Manual entry for dual tensioners | Bilateral procedures  |