British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of a hand-held digital cognitive aid in simulated crises: the MAX randomized controlled trial.
Cognitive aids improve the technical performance of individuals and teams dealing with high-stakes crises. Hand-held electronic cognitive aids have rarely been investigated. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the effects of a smartphone application, named MAX (for Medical Assistance eXpert), on the technical and non-technical performance of anaesthesia residents dealing with simulated crises. ⋯ NCT02678819.