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A survey of Finnish head anesthesiologists and nurses revealed little willingness to reallocate general anesthesia induction or major regional blocks to nurses, despite anesthesiologist shortages.
Cross-Sectional (n=119)
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A survey of Finnish anesthesiologists and nurses indicates consensus that key anesthetic procedures should remain doctor-led, suggesting other strategies are needed to address the anesthesiologist shortage.
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Resistance to nurse delegation of inductions and blocks persists; leaves open viable alternatives to address anesthesiologist shortages.
Vakkuri et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Shortage of anesthesiologists (n=119). Survey on task allocation was evaluated on Opinions on current allocation and potential reallocation of tasks. A survey of Finnish head anesthesiologists and nurses revealed little willingness to reallocate general anesthesia induction or major regional blocks to nurses, despite anesthesiologist shortages.
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