Adverse Outcomes Associated With Intraoperative Anesthesia Handovers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Purpose Whether intraoperative handover of anesthesia care increases the risk of adverse outcomes in patients undergoing surgery remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the evidence on the association of intraoperative anesthesia handover with delivery of patient care and patient outcomes. Design This is a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted to identify the eligible studies...