The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance
Introduction: The risk factors encountered in the work of paramedics include ergonomic, physical, psychological, and biochemical factors. This study identifies discomforts experienced by paramedics during medical procedures in ambulances, emphasizing their negative impact on musculoskeletal load and...
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| author | Daniel Celiński Sylwia Bęczkowska Iwona Grabarek Katarzyna Grzybowska Zuzanna Zysk Tadeusz Miłowski Krzysztof Marek Mitura Sławomir Dariusz Szajda |
| author_facet | Daniel Celiński Sylwia Bęczkowska Iwona Grabarek Katarzyna Grzybowska Zuzanna Zysk Tadeusz Miłowski Krzysztof Marek Mitura Sławomir Dariusz Szajda |
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| description | Introduction: The risk factors encountered in the work of paramedics include ergonomic, physical, psychological, and biochemical factors. This study identifies discomforts experienced by paramedics during medical procedures in ambulances, emphasizing their negative impact on musculoskeletal load and forming the basis for ergonomic and organizational recommendations. Methods: The study employed non-invasive MyoMotion and EMG methods to measure musculoskeletal strain during typical stationary and transit medical procedures. Results: Preliminary results showed musculoskeletal overloads resulting from paramedics assuming forced positions during medical procedures on trauma patients. Some of these positions, especially while the ambulance was in motion, were characterized by a high risk of injury. Conclusions: An ergonomic ambulance interior can help reduce the risk of injuries during medical procedures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7187b0733c2648149c2c4ffa28694dfd2025-02-09T05:00:40ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-02-01113e42370The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulanceDaniel Celiński0Sylwia Bęczkowska1Iwona Grabarek2Katarzyna Grzybowska3Zuzanna Zysk4Tadeusz Miłowski5Krzysztof Marek Mitura6Sławomir Dariusz Szajda7Department of Emergency Medical Service, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; Corresponding author. Department of Emergency Medical Service, Medical University of Warsaw, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091, Warsaw, Poland.Division of Transport, Warsaw University of Technology, PolandDivision of Transport, Warsaw University of Technology, PolandDivision of Transport, Warsaw University of Technology, PolandDivision of Transport, Warsaw University of Technology, PolandDepartment of Emergency Medical Service, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, PolandIndependent Public Health Care Center RM-MEDITRANS Emergency Station and Sanitary Transport in Siedlce, PolandDepartment of Emergency Medical Service, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, PolandIntroduction: The risk factors encountered in the work of paramedics include ergonomic, physical, psychological, and biochemical factors. This study identifies discomforts experienced by paramedics during medical procedures in ambulances, emphasizing their negative impact on musculoskeletal load and forming the basis for ergonomic and organizational recommendations. Methods: The study employed non-invasive MyoMotion and EMG methods to measure musculoskeletal strain during typical stationary and transit medical procedures. Results: Preliminary results showed musculoskeletal overloads resulting from paramedics assuming forced positions during medical procedures on trauma patients. Some of these positions, especially while the ambulance was in motion, were characterized by a high risk of injury. Conclusions: An ergonomic ambulance interior can help reduce the risk of injuries during medical procedures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025007509ParamedicAmbulanceOccupational risk factorsBody movementEMGInjury |
| spellingShingle | Daniel Celiński Sylwia Bęczkowska Iwona Grabarek Katarzyna Grzybowska Zuzanna Zysk Tadeusz Miłowski Krzysztof Marek Mitura Sławomir Dariusz Szajda The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance Heliyon Paramedic Ambulance Occupational risk factors Body movement EMG Injury |
| title | The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance |
| title_full | The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance |
| title_fullStr | The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance |
| title_short | The influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance |
| title_sort | influence of ergonomic factors on the work conditions of paramedics during the rescue of trauma patients in an ambulance |
| topic | Paramedic Ambulance Occupational risk factors Body movement EMG Injury |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025007509 |
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