Statische houdingen tijdens levende-nierdonaties: De handgeassisteerde versus de laparoscopische aanpak

In 2010 ontvingen 865 Nederlanders die lijden aan chronisch nierfalen een nieuwe nier. Maar er wachten nog steeds 892 patiënten op een donornier en ongeveer 1275 dialysepatiënten sterven elk jaar. Levende-nierdonatie lijkt een geschikte optie om het donortekort te verminderen. Hierbij staat een ‘gezond’ familielid (maar soms ook een anonieme...

Human-centered environment design in intensive care unit

Because of high risk and instability of the patients in Intensive care unit(ICU), the design of ICU is very difficult. ICU design, auxiliary building design, lighting design, noise control and other aspects can also enhance its management. In this paper, we compare ICU design in China and Holland based on related standards. We also premeditate...

Impact of a chest support on lower back muscle activity during forward bending

The present study is based on previous research on the poor body posture of surgeons and their experienced discomfort during surgical procedures. Since surgeons have head-bent and back-bent posture during open surgical procedures, a chest support is a viable supporting principle. This support is meant to reduce lower back pain by minimising...

Ergonomics in the operating room: transition from open to image-based surgery

At several specializations, more often minimal invasive procedures are performed instead of open surgery. Laparoscopy is a minimal invasive technique, which is carried out in the abdominal cavity. In spite of the fact that surgical principles are the same for open and laparoscopic procedures, laparoscopy has changed the way of interaction...

A newly designed ergonomic body support for surgeons

Background: One of the main ergonomic problems during surgical procedures is the surgeon's awkward body posture, often accompanied by repetitive movements of the upper extremities, increased muscle activity, and prolonged static head and back postures. In addition, surgeons perform surgery so concentrated that they tend to neglect their posture....