[Human factor in anesthesiology].
The authors analyze the role of "human factor" in anesthesiology as a combination of characteristics which can influence the efficiency of physician's work. Anesthesiologists should possess professional skills directly concerned with mental adaptation of personality responsible for decision making in stress or emergency. Examination of 37 anesthesiologists who had given their informed consent helped determine the psychodiagnostic criteria of professional skills and gave grounds for forming groups liable to maladaptation under high psychoemotional strain. Relationships between age, sex and professional activity were assessed. It is recommended to introduce a system of professional selection of candidates wishing to become an anesthesiologist, of individual approach to optimization of the work intensity for practicing anesthesiologists. Psychological relaxation for anesthesiologists is also essential.