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Ergonomics in the Anaesthetic Workplace by C. R. Bailey; S. Radhakrishna; K. Asanati; N. Dill; K. Hodgson; C. McKeown; A. Pawa; F. Plaat; A. Wilkes is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
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## Summary Ergonomics in relation to anaesthesia is the scientific study of the interaction between anaesthetists and their workspace environment in order to promote safety, performance and well‐being. The foundation for avoiding pain or discomfort at work is to adopt and maintain a good posture, whether sitting or standing. Anaesthetists should aim to keep their posture as natural and neutral as possible. The successful practice of anaesthesia relies on optimisation of ergonomics and lack of attention to detail in this area is associated with impaired performance. The anaesthetic team should wear comfortable clothing, including appropriately‐sized personal protective equipment where necessary. Temperature, humidity and light should be adequate at all times. The team should comply with infection prevention and control guidelines and monitoring as recommended by the Association of Anaesthetists. Any equipment or machinery that is mobile should be positioned where it is easy to view or reach without having to change the body or head position significantly when interacting with it. Patients who are supine should, whenever possible, be raised upwards to limit the need to lean towards t
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- Author
- C. R. Bailey; S. Radhakrishna; K. Asanati; N. Dill; K. Hodgson; C. McKeown; A. Pawa; F. Plaat; A. Wilkes
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)