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Non-technical Skills of Surgeons and Anaesthetists In Simulated Operating Theatre Crises
Jul 01, 2017
Study Conclusion: A higher level of non-technical skills of surgeons and anaesthetists led to quicker crisis resolution in asimulated operating room environment.
Citation for the Full-text Article
Doumouras AG, Hamidi M, Lung K, Tarola CL, Tsao MW, Scott JW,Smink DS, Yule S. Non-technical skills of surgeons and anaesthetists in simulated operating theatre crises. British Journal of Surgery. July 2017; 104(8) : 1028–1036. doi: 10.1002/bjs.10526
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