Editor's Note
After six consecutive night shifts, anesthesia residents experienced significantly impaired control of all driving variables including speed, lane position, throttle, and steering in a driving simulator. They also were more likely to be involved in collisions.
In addition, reaction times increased with a significant increase in the number of minor and major lapses in attention.
House staff safety should receive the same careful attention that is given to patient safety, the authors note.
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