Human Factors and Ergonomics of Prehospital Emergency Care PDF

Features

Discusses teamwork in pre-hospital emergency care

Covers training in pre-hospital emergency care

Emphasizes prevention of medical errors and patient safety

Offers material on systems engineering and multi-team systems in pre-hospital healthcare

Includes interface design for ambulances and EMS helicopters

Summary

This book provides an introduction to the field of human factors for individuals who are involved in the delivery and/or improvement of prehospital emergency care and describes opportunities to advance the practical application of human factors research in this critical domain. Relevant theories of human performance, including systems engineering principles, teamwork, training, and decision making are reviewed in light of the needs of current day prehospital emergency care. The primary focus is to expand awareness human factors and outlay the potential for novel and more effective solutions to the issues facing prehospital care and its practitioners.

Authors: Joseph R. Keebler, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Paul Misasi