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  1. 21. Protection and treatment of hypothermia in prehospital trauma care : with emphasis on active warming

    Författare :Peter Lundgren; Ulf Björnstig; Peter Naredi; Tore Vikström; Anne Guttormsen; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hypothermia; kirurgi; Surgery;

    Sammanfattning : Background: In prehospital trauma care active warming is recommended to aid in protection from further cooling. However, scientific evidence of the effectiveness of active warming in a clinical setting is scarce. Also, evaluating the effectiveness of active warming, especially in harsh ambient conditions, by objective measures, is difficult. LÄS MER

  3. 22. Front seat passengers’ experience of ride comfort and NVH in modern cars

    Författare :Xiaojuan Wang; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ride comfort; Sound and Vibration;

    Sammanfattning : Due to the refinements in combustion-engine and electric cars, ride comfort has become a prominent attribute when it comes to developing cars in the future. A variety of factors, such as seat, seatbelt, sound and vibration, have been shown to influence perceived overall ride comfort in passenger cars. LÄS MER

  4. 23. How visual ergonomics interventions influence health and performance - with an emphasis on non-computer work tasks

    Författare :Hillevi Hemphälä; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
    Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; light; eye; eyestrain; vision; illuminance; spectacles; glasses; lenses; surgery; postal workers; operating theatres; sorting; post; mail; recycling; recycling facilities;

    Sammanfattning : Visual ergonomics evaluations and interventions were performed on non-computer work tasks at recycling facilities, post sorting facilities and operating theatres. The results can to some extent be applicable to other professions and workplaces. LÄS MER

  5. 24. System Analysis of Kitesurfing: Understanding Performance and Injury Risk for On-water Board Sports

    Författare :Lina Lundgren; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sport performance; usability problems; system analysis; sport injury; human movement; musculoskeletal stress;

    Sammanfattning : The interaction of the task, environment and the athlete are essential for the performance of on-water board sports. This licentiate thesis presents three studies and a system analysis with the aim of increasing the general understanding of the interaction between factors influencing performance and injury risk of kitesurfing. LÄS MER

  7. 25. Ergonomics evaluation of technology change and its effects on health - case study : proprioceptive derivation (Pd) in Thailand

    Författare :Montakarn Chaikumarn; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

    Sammanfattning : Musculoskeletal disorders are common among dentists as indicated in many studies. In Thailand, a new technology called proprioceptive derivation (Pd) was introduced to dentists as a concept to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and improve working situation. LÄS MER