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Usability study of two common defibrillators reveals hazards.

Fairbanks RJ, Caplan SH, Bishop PA, Marks AM, Shah MN. Usability study of two common defibrillators reveals hazards. Ann Emerg Med. 2007;50(4):424-432. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2007.03.029

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January 2, 2008
Fairbanks RJ, Caplan SH, Bishop PA, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2007;50(4):424-432.
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This study used simulated resuscitation scenarios and found that a confusing user interface limited paramedics' ability to properly use two common defibrillator models. A related editorial discusses the challenge of uniting patient safety principles and usability.

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Fairbanks RJ, Caplan SH, Bishop PA, Marks AM, Shah MN. Usability study of two common defibrillators reveals hazards. Ann Emerg Med. 2007;50(4):424-432. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2007.03.029

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