2019
DOI: 10.2345/0899-8205-53.2.102
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Preferred Terms and Icons for Labels on Electrosurgical Units: Survey of VA Nurses

Abstract: Electrosurgical units (ESUs) developed by different manufacturers use varying terminology and icons to label the same components, which can result in confusion among users and the potential for erroneous ESU configuration. The objective of the current study was to identify nurse-preferred terms and icons for labeling ESU components. A total of 165 operating room (OR) nurses from Veterans Health Administration facilities across the United States were surveyed regarding terms and icons found on 25 ESU models. Th… Show more

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“…In contrast, when personnel use multiple models of a medical device, then the variability in design across models may increase the likelihood for misinterpretation of a device interface and induce a use error. [33][34][35] As a result, facilities should consider using a uniform inventory of infusion pumps, which may reduce the likelihood of erroneous pump programming.…”
Section: Safety Strategiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In contrast, when personnel use multiple models of a medical device, then the variability in design across models may increase the likelihood for misinterpretation of a device interface and induce a use error. [33][34][35] As a result, facilities should consider using a uniform inventory of infusion pumps, which may reduce the likelihood of erroneous pump programming.…”
Section: Safety Strategiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For warning and instructional signage to be effective, it must be carefully designed to increase reader interpretation and compliance with instructions. There is a robust body of evidence that informs the design of warning signs [26][27][28][29][30][31][32][35][36][37][38][39][40] and we believe this evidence can be generalized to signs that guide visitor behavior. We identified several design characteristics that can be used to increase sign effectiveness.…”
Section: Design Recommendations For Effective Signagementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Graphics are helpful for individuals with low literacy or a language barrier and can increase efficiency of interpretation. 26,40…”
Section: Symbols or Pictorialsmentioning
confidence: 99%