Distractions and the anaesthetist: a qualitative study of context and direction of distraction.
Jothiraj H, Howland-Harris J, Evley R, et al. Distractions and the anaesthetist: a qualitative study of context and direction of distraction. Br J Anaesth. 2013;111(3):477-82. doi:10.1093/bja/aet108.
This study found that while distractions and interruptions were common for anesthesiologists, most of them had no appreciable effect on patient safety or clinical care.