Heart rate as a measure of stress during real and simulated anaesthetic emergencies.

Cites findings of a study conducted to analyze the effectiveness of heart rate as a measure of psychological stress during real and simulated anaesthetic emergencies. Use of Holter monitor on the subjects of the study; Heart rate of a trainee during a simulated failure to intubate and ventilate; Link between real anaesthetic emergency and rise in heart rate; Differences in the heart rate change during the simulator scenario.