Characterization of sound pressure levels and sound sources in the intensive care unit: a 1 week observational study

Characterization of sound pressure levels and sound sources in the intensive care unit: a 1 week observational study

BackgroundExposure to elevated sound pressure levels within the intensive care unit is known to negatively affect patient and staff health. In the past, interventions to address this problem have been unsuccessful as there is no conclusive evidence on the severity of each sound source and their role...

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Main Authors: Aileen C. Naef, Samuel E. J. Knobel, Nicole Ruettgers, Marilyne Rossier, Marie-Madlen Jeitziner, Bjoern Zante, René M. Müri, Joerg C. Schefold, Tobias Nef, Stephan M. Gerber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
intensive care unit
noise
sound level meters
hospital
decibels
sound pressure levels
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1219257/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1219257/full

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