Der Anaesthesist
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This survey investigated the common practice of obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia in Swiss hospitals and evaluated the influence of the Swiss interest group for obstetric anaesthesia. ⋯ Regional anaesthesia was most commonly used for obstetric anaesthesia in Swiss hospitals. Epidemiological studies, recommendations of the Swiss interest group for obstetric anaesthesia, as well as the expectations of pregnant women, increased the numbers of regional anaesthesia compared with the first survey in 1992.
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The aim of this study was the detection and understanding of weak points in the ergonomic design of anaesthesia workplaces in a multidisciplinary operating room facility. ⋯ Although from the very beginning of the study the anaesthesia personnel quoted the handling of the lines connecting patients and devices as the main cause for working difficulties, the external ergonomist could contribute to a broader view of the problems. The method presented here initiated a mutual learning process between ergonomist and users and resulted in a common understanding of the problems and their causes. Compared to the traditional consulting process, more time and efforts were necessary but were offset by the users' acceptance of the improvements and the prevention of design errors.