Promoting the user-centric design of safe, effective, and usable medical devices, this book offers information on general and specific design guidelines. A comprehensive guide, it explores fundamental topics, general human factors principles, the design of specific interface elements, specific types of devices, and devices for particular use environments. It also includes expanded discussions of design issues, product design case studies, and supporting examples, tables, figures, and illustrations. The text contains cross references that make finding information quick and easy.

Matthew Bret Weinger, Michael E. Wiklund, Daryle Jean Gardner-Bonneau

Introduction. General Principles. Basic Human Abilities. Environment of Use. Anthropometry and Biomechanics. Documentation. Testing and Evaluation. Controls. Visual Displays. Connections & Connectors. Alarms. Software User Interface. Workstation. Signs, Symbols, and Markings. Packaging. Device Life Cycle. Hand Tools. Mobile Medical Devices. Home Health Care. Intercultural Design.