To be able to use a generally available database of predetermined apparatus configurations and parameters in medical interventions, a device is disclosed for controlling and/or monitoring at least one apparatus during a medical intervention, said device including a least one control unit for controlling and/or monitoring the at least one apparatus and at least one display unit for displaying data, wherein: access is possible to data specific to the intervention, including at least data on the parameter values to be entered on the at least one apparatus during a predetermined intervention; in addition the parameter values are predetermined at least in part depending on the user, while the parameter values can be called up by a user for display by means of the display unit, and a confirming element is provided, through whose actuation the predetermined parameter values for the at least one apparatus are incorporated.