Distractions and the anaesthetist: a qualitative study of context and direction of distraction.

H Jothiraj; J Howland-Harris; R Evley; I K Moppett

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Distractions and the anaesthetist: a qualitative study of context and direction of distraction.

May 22, 2013

Jothiraj H, Howland-Harris J, Evley R, et al. Br J Anaesth. 2013;111(3):477-82.

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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.

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