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Sleepy Surgeons: New Study Shines Light On Risks Of Surgeon Fatigue

(0) Comments | Posted May 21, 2012 | 7:04 PM

It is surprisingly common for surgical residents to be fatigued, adding to concerns about how long hours and nighttime shifts could contribute to serious medical mistakes, a new study shows.

"This study is the first to quantify resident surgeon fatigue and its predicted risk for error," said study co-author Dr....

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