How to Capture and Manage Snapshots

What Are Snapshots

Snapshots are high-quality still images captured from the procedure video. They become part of the case record and are useful for:

• Clinical documentation
• Teaching
• Conference presentations
• Research review

Capturing Snapshots During a Procedure

Depending on your setup, you may be able to capture snapshots in real time using:

1. Endoscope Button

   • Pressing the capture button on supported endoscopes sends a snapshot directly to Theator.

2. USB Foot Pedal

   • A connected foot pedal allows hands-free capture, which helps maintain sterility and convenience.

3. Voice Commands

   • With a Bluetooth microphone, you can trigger snapshots using voice commands.

Capturing Snapshots After the Procedure

You can also create snapshots from any moment in the recorded video.

Steps:

1. Open the case page.
2. Use the timeline or player to reach the desired frame.
3. Select Take a snapshot.
4. The new image appears in the Snapshot Library next to the video.

Snapshots Library

The Snapshots Library:

• Shows all snapshots associated with the case
• Allows you to open, name, download, or export each snapshot

Naming Snapshots

After capturing a snapshot, you can give it a clear name.

Examples:

• Cecum reached
• Polyp resection completed
• Anastomosis final view

Good names make it easier to find snapshots later and to use them in teaching sets.

Downloading Snapshots

You can download snapshots from the Snapshot Library to use in:

• Presentations
• Personal teaching collections

Exporting Snapshots to the EMR

In many deployments, you can export selected snapshots directly to the electronic medical record.

This enhances:

• Operative documentation
• Post procedure reports
• Communication with other providers