Mock Trial: Role of Human Factors in Litigation Involving an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Kalsher ◽  
Caroline G.L. Cao ◽  
Matt Weinger ◽  
Alison Vredenburgh ◽  
Ed Israelski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Automated External Defibrillator ◽  
Mock Trial ◽  
External Defibrillator

Mock Trial: Role of Human Factors in Litigation Involving an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (23) ◽  
pp. 1514-1516
Author(s):  
Mike Kalsher ◽  
Caroline G.L. Cao ◽  
Matt Weinger ◽  
Alison Vredenburgh ◽  
Ed Israelski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Automated External Defibrillator ◽  
Joint Session ◽  
Mock Trial ◽  
External Defibrillator

This special joint session (sponsored by Health Care TG and Forensics TG) at the 2007 annual meeting of HFES presents an enactment of a court trial involving an automated external defibrillator (AED). The mock trial session presents human factors issues related to the design and use of the AED which lead to the death of an individual who collapsed in an airport. Human factors experts for the plaintiff and the defense will each weigh in on the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim, with examination from the respective attorneys, and cross examination from the opposing attorneys. A panel of commentators provides reactions and opinions after each side has given its testimony. However, no judgment or verdict on the case will be reached at the end of the session.

Human factors impact successful lay person automated external defibrillator use during simulated cardiac arrest

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S406-S413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Callejas ◽  
Anne Barry ◽  
Ellen Demertsidis ◽  
Dawn Jorgenson ◽  
Lance B. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Automated External Defibrillator ◽  
External Defibrillator

Asiana Airlines Flight 214

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Chow ◽  
Stephen Yortsos ◽  
Najmedin Meshkati
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Aviation Safety ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Flight Crew ◽  
Pilot Performance ◽  
Engineering Designs ◽  
Flight Deck

This article focuses on a major human factors–related issue that includes the undeniable role of cultural factors and cockpit automation and their serious impact on flight crew performance, communication, and aviation safety. The report concentrates on the flight crew performance of the Boeing 777–Asiana Airlines Flight 214 accident, by exploring issues concerning mode confusion and autothrottle systems. It also further reviews the vital role of cultural factors in aviation safety and provides a brief overview of past, related accidents. Automation progressions have been created in an attempt to design an error-free flight deck. However, to do that, the pilot must still thoroughly understand every component of the flight deck – most importantly, the automation. Otherwise, if pilots are not completely competent in terms of their automation, the slightest errors can lead to fatal accidents. As seen in the case of Asiana Flight 214, even though engineering designs and pilot training have greatly evolved over the years, there are many cultural, design, and communication factors that affect pilot performance. It is concluded that aviation systems designers, in cooperation with pilots and regulatory bodies, should lead the strategic effort of systematically addressing the serious issues of cockpit automation, human factors, and cultural issues, including their interactions, which will certainly lead to better solutions for safer flights.

Mismatches Between the Number of Installed Automated External Defibrillators and the Annual Rate of Automated External Defibrillator Use Among Places

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Je Hyeok Oh ◽  
Gyu Chong Cho ◽  
Seung Mok Ryoo ◽  
So Hyun Han ◽  
Seon Hee Woo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Annual Rate ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Automated External Defibrillator ◽  
Automated External Defibrillators ◽  
The Law ◽  
National Emergency ◽  
Apartment Complexes ◽  
External Defibrillator

Abstract Aim: In South Korea, the law concerning automated external defibrillators (AEDs) states that they should be installed in specific places including apartment complexes. This study was conducted to investigate the current status and effectiveness of installation and usage of AEDs in South Korea. Methods: Installation and usage of AEDs in South Korea is registered in the National Emergency Medical Center (NEMC) database. Compared were the installed number, usage, and annual rate of AED use according to places of installation. All data were obtained from the NEMC database. Results: After excluding AEDs installed in ambulances or fire engines (n = 2,003), 36,498 AEDs were registered in South Korea from 1998 through 2018. A higher number of AEDs were installed in places required by the law compared with those not required by the law (20,678 [56.7%] vs. 15,820 [43.3%]; P <.001). Among them, 11,318 (31.0%) AEDs were installed in apartment complexes. The overall annual rate of AED use was 0.38% (95% CI, 0.33-0.44). The annual rate of AED use was significantly higher in places not required by the law (0.62% [95% CI, 0.52-0.72] versus 0.21% [95% CI, 0.16-0.25]; P <.001). The annual rate of AED use in apartment complexes was 0.13% (95% CI, 0.08-0.17). Conclusion: There were significant mismatches between the number of installed AEDs and the annual rate of AED use among places. To optimize the benefit of AEDs in South Korea, changes in the policy for selecting AED placement are needed.

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