Human factors in ECLS - A keystone for safety and quality - A narrative review for ECLS providers.
Artif Organs
; 46(1): 40-49, 2022 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34738639
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Although the technology used for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has improved greatly in recent years, the application of these devices to the patient is quite complex and requires extensive training of team members both individually and together. Human factors is an area that addresses the activities, contexts, environments, and tools which interact with human behavior in determining overall system performance.HYPOTHESIS:
Analyses of the cognitive behavior of ECLS teams and individual members of these teams with respect to the occurrence of human errors may identify additional opportunities to enhance safety in delivery of ECLS.RESULTS:
The aim of this article is to support health-care practitioners who perform ECLS, or who are starting an ECLS program, by establishing standards for the safe and efficient use of ECLS with a focus on human factor issues. Other key concepts include the importance of ECLS team leadership and management, as well as controlling the environment and the system to optimize patient care.CONCLUSION:
Expertise from other industries is extrapolated to improve patient safety through the application of simulation training to reduce error propagation and improve outcomes.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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Ergonomics
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Artif Organs
Year:
2022
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Article
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