Medical Audible Alarms and IEC 60601-1-8

Judy Edworthy; Carryl Baldwin

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Medical Audible Alarms and IEC 60601-1-8

Judy Edworthy
, Carryl Baldwin

School of Psychology

George Mason University

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Abstract

It is well acknowledged in the literature that the set of audible alarms supporting a global standard for medical devices (IEC 60601-1-8) is in need of updating. Developments in sound design, computer technology and sound reproduction now make it possible to develop a wider range of possible alarm sounds producing both new challenges and opportunities. In this symposium we discuss and present progress in developing both new audible alarms for IEC 60601-1-8 and a framework for evaluation, covering the processes of design, usability in middleware, testing sounds in realistic work environment, and masking.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	634-635
Number of pages	0
Journal	Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Volume	60
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1541931213601145
Publication status	Published - Sept 2016

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