Medical device errors in intensive care units and patient safety: a systematic review

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the causes of medical device errors in intensive care units and identify prevention strategies.
• Conducted a systematic review of literature on medical device errors.
• Analyzed factors contributing to errors, including human factors and design issues.
• Evaluated strategies for error prevention in ICU settings.
• Identified multiple factors contributing to medical device errors in ICUs.
• Emphasized the importance of training and device design improvements.
• Highlighted the role of a resilient safety culture in mitigating errors.