Open Anesthesia Manager? (for the first time, perhaps) How do I … Open Anesthesia Manager? (for the first time, perhaps)

Opening Anesthesia Manager … Make sure the Workstation computer is “On” Workstation computer should be “Auto-Logon” i.e. no username & password needed Find the SIMS LIVE Perioperative Manager icon and double-click it to run the program Wait for the program to load – “splash screen” visible =>

Logging into Anesthesia Manager … The Log In dialog window appears: In the first image shown, I have started to enter my “Name” – [r][e]… (don’t bother using upper case letters to type – they appear anyway!) Usually only 2 or 3 letters is all you need to “jump” to your name in the list. After the letters, press the [down] arrow; if it’s your name shown, then hit the [TAB] key… Experiment to find the fewest letters needed You might need to press the  key more than once

This time letters show in lower case – it’s OK! Using the Temporary password … Enter your SIMS password. (not your TOH password) If this is your first time to use Anesthesia Manager, you need to enter the Temporary password given to you. If using the Temp password you will be told that your password has expired; you need to enter your own new private password. This time letters show in lower case – it’s OK! Temp password here

Try to avoid switching from typing to using the Mouse to SAVE time Logging in routinely … No need to move pointer to OK and click Use the 2-3 letters + [down] arrow shortcut to find your name, [TAB] to the Password box and enter your chosen password. Then hit the [Enter] key. The shadow around the [OK] button means that it is the default entry button for this dialog. It is waiting for you to hit the [Enter] key! Try to avoid switching from typing to using the Mouse to SAVE time

Then Click [Start Session] Select your patient by a single mouse click Selecting your patient … When open, Anesthesia Manager will automatically prompt you to select a patient: Then Click [Start Session] Select your patient by a single mouse click Important Concept: Always pick a patient from the Surgery Patients – Today census list and then Start a Session The “Remote View” Button is used to finish charts in PACU or to review charts at a later date