Investigation and study on pictogram commonly used in medical equipment.
- Author:
Yunming SHEN
1
;
Zheng KUN
;
Chen LONG
Author Information
1. Clinical Engineering Department, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003. shenym2001@163.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Equipment Design;
Equipment and Supplies;
Product Labeling
- From:Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation
2010;34(5):386-388
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Investigated and analyzed the graphical symbols commonly used in medical equipment, their benefits and drawbacks. From the perspective of human factors engineering, some root causes of poor pictogram as well as their relations with medical equipment adverse events were addressed. Furthermore, how to deal with the problems with current pictogram aiming at reducing use error was also discussed.
