title: The ergonomic analysis of a trauma resuscitation room.
abstract: Ergonomics is the practical and scientific study of people in relation to their working environment. We describe its application to the operation of a trauma resuscitation room. We used specifically designed computer software. This methodology enables a unique and objective assessment of the design and operation of a clinical system. It may be particularly applicable to other hospital areas where the efficient interaction of staff, patients and equipment is crucial to the optimal clinical outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Macintosh
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sverrisdottir
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Robertson
mesh_terms: D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000628:therapy; D012151:Resuscitation; D012606:Scotland; D012984:Software; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014193:Trauma Centers; D000078329:Workforce