Implementation Guides

Welcome to the Nuxera Implementation Guides. This section provides best practices and step-by-step tutorials to help you integrate Nuxera APIs into your healthcare applications.

Available Guides

Here you'll find comprehensive guides for implementing various features of the Nuxera platform:

Getting Started

To get started with Nuxera implementation, we recommend following these steps:

1. Set up Authentication: Review the Authentication section to set up your API credentials and understand the authentication flow.
2. Understand API Structure: Familiarize yourself with our API overview to understand the available endpoints and data structures.
3. Choose Your Integration Path: Decide whether you need Transcription, Dictation, or both services.
4. Test Your Integration: Use our sandbox environment to validate your implementation before going live.
5. Go Live: Deploy your integration and monitor performance in production.

Authentication Setup

Proper authentication is critical for secure API usage. Follow these steps to implement authentication:

1. Obtain API Credentials:

   • Contact your account manager to get your API credentials

2. Implement Token-Based Authentication:

   // Example authentication request
   const response = await fetch("https://nuxera.cloud/api/auth/login", {
     method: "POST",
     headers: {
       "Content-Type": "application/json",
     },
     body: JSON.stringify({
       username: "YOUR_USERNAME",
       password: "YOUR_PASSWORD",
     }),
   });
   
   const { access_token } = await response.json();
   

3. Secure Token Storage:

   • Store tokens securely in server-side code, never in client-side JavaScript

For complete authentication details, see our Authentication Documentation.

Transcription Implementation

Implementing the transcription service allows you to convert medical consultations into text:

1. Audio Capture Setup:

   • Implement high-quality audio recording in your application
   • Use recommended audio formats: WAV or MP3 at 16kHz or higher sampling rate
   • Ensure proper noise cancellation during recording

2. API Integration:

   // Example transcription request
   const formData = new FormData();
   formData.append("audio", audioBlob);
   formData.append("speciality", "cardiology");
   
   const response = await fetch("https://nuxera.cloud/api/transcribe", {
     method: "POST",
     headers: {
       Authorization: `Bearer ${access_token}`,
     },
     body: formData,
   });
   
   const result = await response.json();
   

3. Handling Responses:

   • Process the returned transcription text
   • Display the structured information (ICD-10 codes, medications, procedures)
   • Implement a review interface for physicians to verify and edit transcriptions

For detailed implementation guides, see our Transcription API Documentation.

Dictation Integration

The dictation service allows healthcare providers to record clinical notes for processing:

1. Authentication:

   Include your API key in the x-api-key header:

   x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
   

2. Dictation Workflow Implementation:

   • Add dictation recording capabilities to your application
   • Implement start/stop functionality with visual feedback
   • Provide audio review before submission

3. API Integration:

   // Example dictation request
   const formData = new FormData();
   formData.append("audio", dictationBlob);
   
   const response = await fetch("https://nuxera.cloud/api/dictate", {
     method: "POST",
     headers: {
       "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
     },
     body: formData,
   });
   
   const result = await response.json();
   

4. Post-Processing:

   • Store dictation results in your EHR system
   • Implement review workflows for transcribed dictations
   • Enable editing and signing of clinical notes

For complete details, refer to our Dictation API Documentation.

Data Processing and Analysis

After receiving transcription or dictation results, proper data processing is essential:

1. Structured Data Extraction:

   • Parse and validate ICD-10 codes
   • Extract medication information including dosages
   • Identify procedure codes and lab values

2. Integration with EHR Systems:

   • Map Nuxera data structures to your EHR fields
   • Implement proper error handling for field mapping
   • Create validation rules for data import

3. Analytics Implementation:

   • Track transcription accuracy metrics
   • Monitor dictation usage patterns
   • Implement feedback loops for AI improvement

Security and Compliance

Security is paramount when handling protected health information (PHI):

1. HIPAA Compliance Measures:

   • Encrypt all data in transit and at rest
   • Implement proper access controls and audit logging
   • Establish Business Associate Agreements when required

2. Data Retention Policies:

   • Configure appropriate retention periods for audio and transcripts
   • Implement secure data deletion processes
   • Document your data handling procedures

3. Security Best Practices:

   • Regularly rotate API credentials
   • Implement IP whitelisting for API access
   • Use TLS 1.2 or higher for all communications

Performance Optimization

For optimal system performance, consider these recommendations:

1. Request Optimization:

   • Send Audio in chunks when possible
   • Implement proper request throttling
   • Use compression for large payloads (FLAC is recommended but WAV with chunks works exceptionally well)

2. Response Handling:

   • Implement proper caching strategies
   • Process responses asynchronously for long-running tasks
   • Webhooks (Under Development)

3. Error Handling:

   • Implement exponential backoff for retries
   • Log detailed error information for troubleshooting
   • Set up monitoring alerts for API failures

Need Assistance?

If you need more guidance or have specific questions about implementing Nuxera in your application, please:

• Contact our support team at saleh@nuxera.ai