European journal of anaesthesiology
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There is a need for large trials that test the clinical effectiveness of interventions in the field of perioperative medicine. Clinical outcome measures used in such trials must be robust, clearly defined and patient-relevant. Our objective was to develop standards for the use of clinical outcome measures to strengthen the methodological quality of perioperative medicine research. ⋯ This report provides clearly defined and patient-relevant outcome measures for large clinical trials in perioperative medicine. These outcome measures may also be of use in clinical audit. This report is intended to complement and not replace other related work to improve assessment of clinical outcomes following specific surgical procedures.
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Sleep disorders can affect the health of physicians and patient outcomes. ⋯ French anaesthesiologists did not report more sleep disorders than the general population, but their alertness is impaired by a factor of two.
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Letter Case Reports
Gastric perforation after mouth-to-mouth ventilation.