The Importance of Noise Attenuation Levels in Neonatal Incubators

Background: It is known that high noise levels can be harmful to preterm infants, causing physiological and psychological disorders. It is also known that premature babies spend a lot of time in an incubator. In this sense, many studies show that incubator noise levels can range from 45 to 70 dB. Ho...

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Main Authors: Francisco Fernández-Zacarías, Virginia Puyana-Romero, Ricardo Hernández-Molina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Acoustics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-599X/4/4/49