European journal of anaesthesiology
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Observational Study
Influence of pairing in examiner leniency and stringency ('hawk-dove effect') in part II of the European Diploma of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care: A cohort study.
The European Diploma of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC) Part II examination is a supranational examination for anaesthesiologists. ⋯ The variations in grading approaches associated with different pairings emphasise the potential for the 'hawk-dove effect' to influence candidate performance and outcomes. Understanding these variations can guide curriculum development, examiner training and coupling, ensuring a balanced and equitable assessment process.
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Observational Study
Relationship between intra-operative urine output and postoperative acute kidney injury in paediatric cardiac surgery: A retrospective cohort study.
Intra-operative urine output (UO) has been shown to predict postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in adults; however, its significance in children undergoing cardiac surgery remains unknown. ⋯ Intra-operative UO was not associated with postoperative AKI during paediatric cardiac surgery. However, we found a significant association between UO and postoperative moderate-to-severe AKI. This suggests that reductions in intra-operative urine output below a specific threshold may be associated with postoperative renal dysfunction.