Design Considerations to Enhance the Safety of Patient Compartments in Ambulance Transporters

• Autorzy: Byran E. , Gilad I.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The safety of the interior of ambulances is dubious and, in the event of sudden impact during emergency transport, potentially perilous to patients they carry. The workplace ergonomics of the interior of the passenger cabin is lacking. This article discusses an improved ergonomic interior design based on study findings, observations and subjective perception. It suggests design aspects and safety concepts aimed at increasing the safety of patients and paramedic staff inside the ambulance as a mobile workstation.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ambulance interior; paramedics' safety; back posture; ergonomics

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 18, No. 2
• Strony: 221--231
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr.11 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Byran E.

• Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

autor

Gilad I.

• Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

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