Increased anesthesiologist coverage responsibilities associated with increased surgical patient mortality and significant morbidity
1. This retrospective cohort study with 866,453 adults showed that with an increase in overlapping anesthesiologist responsibilities, the 30-day risk of morbidity and mortality increased for surgical patients. 2. Future studies should evaluate the consequences of an anesthesiologist covering multiple operating rooms under the direct care of resident anesthesiologists. Directory rating level: 2 (good) Study …