Paediatric emergencies - Human factors overview

Summary

This webpage provides an overview of how human factors affect outcomes in surgical emergencies. It includes:

• An introduction to human factors
• Video exploring the case of Elaine Bromiley
• Explanation of human error and the Swiss Cheese Model
• Table of factors that reduce human error
• 'What if?' video showing how simple changes could have resulted in a different outcome in Elaine Bromiley's case
• Practical tips for managing the paediatric airway in a critically ill child