An Introduction to Human Factors

This is an explanation of how to use the Drop Rate Denominator (DRD) method to calculate the drop rate in IV fluid administration - this will be useful for nurses or other practitioners who need to administer intravenous fluids where no volumetric pump is available.

This is an introduction to the study of human factors, human error and patient safety, by Luke Cox from the University of Roehampton, London. It is aimed at audiences new to this subject, and introduces some key themes and ideas related to this topic.