Operating at night does not increase the risk of intraoperative adverse events.

Trine G. Eskesen; Thomas Peponis; Noelle Saillant; David R. King; Peter J. Fagenholz; George C. Velmahos; Haytham M A Kaafarani

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Operating at night does not increase the risk of intraoperative adverse events.

July 23, 2018

Eskesen TG, Peponis T, Saillant N, et al. Am J Surg. 2018;216(1):19-24.

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Decreased hospital staffing on nights and weekends has been associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes. However, this study found no association between nighttime operating and increased risk of intraoperative adverse events.

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