Human factors Flashcards
What are human factors?
The interrelationship between:
humans
tools
environment
equiptment
How many baby deaths are avoidable?
80%
What are some examples of human factors in poor outcomes?
lack of communication, lack of leadership, stress, fatigue, lack of situational awareness
What is fixation error?
being fixed on a diagnosis and not considering alternatives
What is situational awareness?
the perception of the elements in the environment and the comprehension of their meaning
What is optimal situational awareness?
Helicopter view
What is confirmation bias?
the temptation to form premature theories on insufficient data
What is Base rate neglect?
neglect to keep into account the incidence of the given condition
What is Occam’s razor?
“the simplest explanation is usually the best one.”
What is the Conjunction rule?
Settling on the easiest explanation
What is Diagnostic momentum bias?
plan made by a senior remains operational without the clinician on-site acting on the ongoing changes in the patient’s condition.
What are some ways to tackle human factors?
avoid reliance on memory, increasing awareness of biases, routinely use checklists, decrease reliance on vigilance
