[Semiautomatic preparation of anesthesia records using the DATATRAC]

In this paper we report on our experience with clinical use of the electronic clipboard DATATRAC, which is designed for semiautomatic recording during anesthesia, i.e., for automated recording of cardiocirculatory parameters during anesthesia. In a period of 3 years, about 50 and 800 DATATRAC anesthesia records have been produced during vascular surgery and ophthalmic surgery, respectively. We discuss the advantages and short-comings of this type of anesthesia recording and the objections raised to it, and we analyze the malfunctions that can occur and their significance.