OPENING YOUR LOGBOOK

Open HanDBase using the Pocket PC explorer. Open the 'RCA Logbook' from HanDBase. You will then see a screen similar to that shown on the left.

To enter a new case, tap the 'little white paper' icon at the bottom centre of the screen.

To edit case details previously entered, tap the case operation from the list.

ENTERING A CASE

When you are entering or editing case details you will be presented with a screen similar to that on the left. Text can be entered directly into the field boxes or using the popup lists which can be accessed by tapping the field labels, e.g. [ASA].

The first form with the tab 'Case' is for entering the case details. The other two forms 'Anaes' and 'Notes' can be accessed by tapping the relevant tab towards the top of the screen.

For more information regarding entering case details please refer to the 'Entering Cases on Palm' and 'Case Example' chapters.

ENTERING AN ANAESTHETIC

The 'Anaes' form is for entering the anaesthetic technique used as well as any procedures performed.

The terms recommended by the Royal College of Anaesthetists can be accessed via the popup lists by tapping the corresponding field label, e.g. [Priority].

ENTERING NOTES

The 'Notes' form can be used to enter a variety of user defined information including general 'free text' notes, user defined fields and incidents.

Tapping the [Save] button will save the case details and return you to the main case list screen shown at the beginning.

*Screenshots courtesy of Dr Chris Hopkins.