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March 2, 2026BMC AnesthesiologyOpen Access

The impact of a 24-hour call shift on cognitive function and simulated resuscitation performance in anaesthesia providers: a pilot study

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ASAnnelies ScholliersMTMaurizio TosiTOTine Opsomer

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Overview

Pilot study evaluates cognitive changes in anaesthesia providers after 24-hour call shift, indicating implications for performance.

Key Points

  • To assess the impact of a 24-hour call shift on cognitive function and resuscitation performance in anaesthesia providers.
  • Conducted a prospective, observational pilot study with 16 anaesthesia providers.
  • Participants underwent cognitive testing and a simulated Advanced Life Support scenario before and after the shift.
  • Used subjective fatigue scales (Samn-Perelli and Karolinska Sleepiness Scale) and statistical analysis with paired comparisons.
  • Significant increases in sleepiness (P = 0.006) and fatigue (P = 0.002) post-shift.
  • Sustained attention improved (P = 0.002), while multitasking showed a non-significant trend towards improvement (P = 0.014).
  • Clinical decision-making in simulated resuscitation declined significantly (P = 0.014).

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Scholliers et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52d9af1e85e5c73bf08cbhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-026-03715-0
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