Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

User views on standards for defibrillators.

M B Raber, F S Osman

    Medical Instrumentation
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Most healthcare users in Canadian hospitals want defibrillator standards for performance and labeling. They prefer integrated cardioversion capability and mandatory safety standards for manufacturers and hospitals.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The iron ring.

    IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine : the quarterly magazine of the Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society·2009
    Same author

    Oxygen concentrators: a primary oxygen supply source.

    Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie·1999
    Same author

    Clarification of X-ray generator circuit diagrams.

    Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·1998
    Same author

    Epidemic of "shocks" in telephone operators: lessons for the medical community.

    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne·1989
    Same author

    Perspectives on electrical equipment used in oxygen-enriched atmospheres.

    Medical instrumentation·1984
    Same author

    [Apnea monitors: always reliable?].

    L' Infirmiere canadienne·1984
    Same journal

    Nurses' attitudes toward conventional and automated vital signs measurement methods.

    Medical instrumentation·1988
    Same journal

    Implementation of a home-based program for early detection of clinical deterioration in cystic fibrosis.

    Medical instrumentation·1988
    Same journal

    A home-based pulmonary function monitor for cystic fibrosis.

    Medical instrumentation·1988
    Same journal

    Blood pressure reactivity and bias vary with age in a comparison of traditional and automated methods of measurement.

    Medical instrumentation·1988
    Same journal

    Human factors and design evaluation of digital blood pressure/pulse meters.

    Medical instrumentation·1988
    Same journal

    Electrically produced artificial ventilation.

    Medical instrumentation·1988
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Devices
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Healthcare Standards

    Background:

    • Defibrillator use in Canadian hospitals is widespread.
    • Varied defibrillator designs and features may impact user experience and patient safety.
    • A need for standardized protocols and equipment operation exists.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey user perspectives on the necessity of defibrillator standards.
    • To understand user preferences regarding defibrillator performance, labeling, and operational characteristics.
    • To assess user opinions on cardioversion capability and its integration into defibrillator standards.

    Main Methods:

    • A multifaceted study was conducted involving user surveys.
    • Data was collected on user views regarding defibrillator standards in Canadian hospitals.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • User preferences for specific features like cardioversion and automatic mode switching were recorded.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of users favor standardization in defibrillator performance, labeling, and use.
    • Most users prefer defibrillators with cardioversion capability and automatic switching to emergency mode post-shock.
    • While few users report confusion with cardioversion, biomedical engineers note it is a common issue.

    Conclusions:

    • There is strong user support for mandatory defibrillator standards concerning safety and efficacy.
    • Standardization is desired by most users, though paramedics express differing views on uniform operation.
    • User feedback highlights a discrepancy between perceived and actual confusion regarding cardioversion features.