New Macro-Based PreOp in Anesthesia Touch

Overview

Coronis Health has introduced a redesigned PreOp Document that enhances usability, efficiency, and layout flexibility. This new version is macro-based and supports dynamic orientation (portrait and landscape), improving readability and workflow compared to the legacy portrait-only format.

What’s New in the Redesigned PreOp

1. Macro-Based Workflow

• The document is structured around modular macros (e.g., Patient Info, Allergies, Medications, History, Physical Exam, Airway, Vitals, Labs, Assessment).
• Each section can be completed independently using structured inputs and predefined options.
• Supports chart-by-exception workflows (e.g., “WNL” selections for quick documentation).

2. Dynamic Layout (Portrait + Landscape)

• Unlike the current PreOp (portrait-only), the new version:
  • Automatically reflows content
  • Uses landscape orientation when needed to better display dense clinical data (labs, vitals, summaries)
• Improves:
  • Print readability
  • On-screen review experience
  • Data density without clutter

3. Consolidated Clinical View

The redesigned layout presents key patient data in a single, structured dashboard-style view, including:

• Patient demographics & identifiers
• Allergies & medications
• Problem list (by system)
• History (social, surgical, anesthesia complications)
• Physical exam & airway assessment
• Vitals & lab results
• Imaging & cardiac testing summaries

Example from redesign:

• Labs displayed in grouped panels (CBC, BMP, COAG)
• Airway and vitals shown side-by-side for quick review
• Problems organized by system (CVS, Pulm, Neuro, etc.)

4. Improved Navigation

• Left-side navigation allows quick access to:
  • Patient Info
  • Allergies
  • Medications
  • History
  • Labs
  • Imaging/Cardiac
  • Physical Exam
  • Airway
  • Vitals
  • Assessment & Plan
• Enables faster switching between sections without losing context

5. Enhanced Data Visualization

• Color-coded sections for quick scanning
• Grouped panels for related data (e.g., labs, imaging)
• Clear separation of:
  • Imported data vs. manually entered data
• Alerts and indicators (e.g., lab availability warnings)

Availability

• The new PreOp Document is currently available in QA and can be enabled upon request

To request access:

• Submit a ticket to Anesthesia Touch Support (anesthesiatouch@coronishealth.com)
• Specify:
  • Facility name
  • Request for “New PreOp Macro-Based Document”

Impact to Users

Benefits

• Faster documentation using macros and structured inputs
• Improved readability (especially for complex cases)
• Better printing format (landscape support)
• Streamlined clinical review

Considerations

• Users may need brief orientation due to layout changes
• Workflow is similar but more structured and modular

Please see the attached PDF for a preview of the new PreOp document and a comparison to the former PreOp document.