Create the case in the case manager: make sure to select "locals" when asked what level of sedation you will be providing. If you need a refresher on how to create a case you can view that here.
Procedure Day Preparation
Find the patient on the Calendar and open to the patient’s "Case Summary" page.
Click "Open Anesthesia Record".
Set Case Parameters
Under the "Case Settings" tab, specify if the procedure requires:
Continuous vitals tracking.
Utilization of an airway.
Fill Out the Chart
Manually enter vital readings under the "Vitals" tab on the blue sidebar:
Click "+Add a Vitals Measurement".
Enter the vital reading values and select "Save".
Each entry will be time-stamped and dated.
To add additional readings, repeat the process by selecting "+Add a Vitals Measurement".
Track Drug Usage
Navigate to the "Drugs" tab to record and adjust:
N2O or O2 amounts if used during the procedure.
Local anesthetic usage, with automatic toxicity calculations based on the patient’s BMI.
Finalize the Chart
Once the procedure is complete, review the chart for accuracy.
When everything is correct, the provider can sign the chart to generate a finalized PDF for a locals-only case.
Important Note: If you choose to enable continuous vitals tracking during a local anesthetic case, you must either manually enter vital readings at each interval or connect to a vitals monitor for automatic readings. Please be aware that once this option is selected, it cannot be reversed.