Rebecca Smith-Coggins, MD

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  • Improving alertness and performance in emergency department physicians and nurses: the use of planned naps.

    Smith-Coggins R, Howard SK, Mac DT, Wang C, Kwan S, Rosekind MR, Sowb Y, Balise R, Levis J, Gaba DM. Ann Emerg Med. 2006; 48 (5): 596-604, 604.e1-3

    We examine whether a 40-minute nap opportunity at 3 AM can improve cognitive and psychomotor performance in physicians and nurses working 12-hour night shifts.

    PubMedID: 17052562

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