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Table 1 Mean [95% CI] PVT in milliseconds before, during and after HEMS shifts stratified by shift type

From: Fatigue risk assessment of a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service crew working a 24/7 shift pattern: results of a prospective service evaluation

 

Start shift

Mid shift

End shift

P

Shift type

    

Early

457 [430–486]

454 [419–488]

453 [428–478]

0.70

Day

461 [420–502]

469 [436–502]

467 [415–519]

0.86

Late

441 [419–462]

440 [424–454]

452 [428–478]

0.46

Night

420 [380–460]

446 [417–474]

454 [418–489]

0.03

Relief

464 [428–500]

455 [414–496]

454 [417–490]

0.92