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Clinical Performance in Critical Care Simulation Under Sleep Deprivation: Effects of Power Napping in the R-NAP Randomized Controlled Trial.
Anesthesiology·May 8, 2026·PMID 42101030
Why it mattersSleep deprivation is common in residency and impairs both technical and non-technical skills. This study provides controlled evidence that a brief nap can partially mitigate performance decline, supporting fatigue management strategies in training and scheduling.
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