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Guidelines on human factors in critical situations 2023.
Benjamin Bijok1, François Jaulin2, Julien Picard3
1Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation, Bloc des Urgences/Déchocage, CHU de Lille, Lille, France; Pôle de l'Urgence, Bloc des Urgences/Déchocage, CHU de Lille, Lille, France.
Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine
|June 8, 2023
Summary
This study provides 21 expert recommendations on integrating human factors into anesthesia and critical care. These guidelines enhance patient safety during critical events by focusing on communication, organization, environment, and training.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Human Factors Engineering
Background:
- Critical situations in anesthesia and critical care present unique challenges requiring optimized human performance.
- Integrating human factors principles is crucial for improving patient safety and outcomes in high-stakes medical environments.
Framework:
- The study utilized the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology to ensure evidence-based recommendations.
- A multidisciplinary committee of experts from SFAR and GFHS societies developed the guidelines.
Implementation:
- Recommendations were formulated across four key domains: communication, organization, working environment, and training.
- The PICO (Patients, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) format guided the formulation of research questions.
Implications:
- The 21 expert-generated recommendations offer a framework for incorporating human factors into the management of critical incidents.
- These guidelines aim to enhance safety and efficiency in anesthesia and critical care settings through improved human performance.
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