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Click on the menu bar to access important program functions and help. Keyboard shortcuts are also available for the more frequently used functions.
File menu
Backup database
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: Copy the database files to a removable media for safe keeping. Because the individual patient records are so small, a Kinetics database containing 2,000 patients and 4,000 consults would easily fit onto one high density 3.5" floppy.
Clean database
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
This function is password protected.
Description: Merge duplicate patient records and optionally delete patients without a saved consult. This function should be used when you notice there are duplicate records in the patient database.
Repair database
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: Repair and compress the database. This function should be used at least monthly, as a routine preventative maintenance to ensure that the database can be accessed efficiently without unexpected errors.
Edit database
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
These functions are password protected.
Drip chart meds
Description: Add/edit/delete drip chart meds. This function allows you to customize the drip chart meds to fit your practice.
Monitor parameters
Description: This used to activate and define columns for the optional data tracker function
PK models
Description: Add/edit/delete pharmacokinetic models. This function allows you to customize the pharmacokinetic drug models to fit your patient population(s).
Users
Description: Add/edit/delete users. This function allows you to manage those who are authorized to have access to the program.
Reports
Database report
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+D.
Description: Create various reports from previous consults.
Drip chart
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+I.
Description: Create drip rate chart for IV drug administration.
Population analysis
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: Analyze drug models from your saved patient data.
Setup
This function is password protected.
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+S.
Description: Set defaults used by the program. This function is described in the Setup topic.
Delete patient
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: Permanently deletes the currently displayed patient. This is only recommended for removal of mistaken entries, see the Discharge patient topic for further explanation.
Log Out
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+O
Description: Quickly log out without exiting the Kinetics program. This feature, along with a strict PC security policy will help you comply with HIPAA.
Exit
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: Exit the Kinetics program.
Print menu
Consult form
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+P.
Description: Print chart-ready consult form.
A check mark beside Include graph or Include ideal dose indicates they will be printed. Click to uncheck (exclude).
Consult to clipboard
Shortcut: Right click on the Print icon.
Description: Copy the consult to the Windows clipboard. You can then use Ctrl+V to paste the consult into a EMR.
Monitoring form
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+M.
Description: Print monitoring form to record patient follow-up.
Levels schedule
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: Print form to schedule lab collection times.
View menu
Data tracker
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+T
Description: Display data tracker form for current patient..
Previous consults
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: View all previous consults for the current patient.
Graph
Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+G
Description: View a serum level graph of the currently selected dose.
Tools menu
Calculate hold time
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: Calculate hold time, the time it takes for serum level to fall from a starting level to a target level.
Evaluate dose by weight
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: Display dose by weight in mg/kg/dose and mg/kg/day.
Point prediction
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: Predict serum level at a specific point in the chosen dosage regimen.
Population analysis
Keyboard shortcut: (none)
Description: Analyze drug models from your saved patient data.
Help menu
Contents
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: View the table of contents for this help file.
Index
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: View the index for this help file.
Search
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: Perform keyword search of Kinetics help file.
Check for updates
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: Check, download, and install Kinetics updates on the RxKinetics web site.
web site FAQ's
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: Read frequently asked questions on the RxKinetics website via your web browser.
About
Keyboard shortcut: (none).
Description: Displays program version and email link to RxKinetics.