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Interruptions and miscommunications in surgery: an observational study.
Gillespie BM, Chaboyer W, Fairweather N. AORN J. 2012;95:576-590.

Interruptions were associated with an increased risk of miscommunication between team personnel during surgical procedures. Teams that had limited experience working together seemed to be particularly vulnerable to miscommunications.
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