Muhammad Muazzam Butt, Sara Yousaf, Hamza Waheed, Umer Farooq, Saamia Yousuf, Anum Zaib.
Use of smart phones and web based devices during the conduct of anesthesia and its consequences.
J Allama Iqbal Med Coll Jan ;19(4):973-6.

Objective: To determine the frequency of smart phones use by anesthetist during conduct of anesthesia inside operating room and to determine the frequency of distractions due to smartphone use in operating room Methods: 50 anesthetist were enrolled. Questions regarding smartphone use in operating room during conduct of anesthesia, its nature and consequence asked and their responses based on personal subjective assessment noted on pre-decided Performa. All the collected data was entered and analyzed on SPSS version 20. Result: 90% of respondents used smartphones during anesthesia inside operating room and distraction events were noted in 76% cases. Conclusion: Smart phones are frequently used by anesthetist during conduct of anesthesia, invariably causing a distraction. Keywords: Anesthesia, Operating Room, Distraction, Smartphones.

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