Human Factors and Ergonomics of Prehospital Emergency Care

This book provides practical information for individuals who are involved in pre-hospital emergency care—from EMS practitioners to organizational leaders and research scientists. Relevant theories of human factors, including systems engineering principles, teamwork, training, and interfaced design are reviewed in light of the needs of current day pre-hospital emergency care. The primary focus is to expand awareness of current issues and their solutions to increase safety for patients and pre-hospital practitioners.