The nocturnal acoustical intensity of the intensive care environment: an observational study

The nocturnal acoustical intensity of the intensive care environment: an observational study

Abstract Background The intensive care unit (ICU) environment exposes patients to noise levels that may result in substantial sleep disruption. There is a need to accurately describe the intensity pattern and source of noise in the ICU in order to develop effective sound abatement strategies. The ob...

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Main Authors: Lori J. Delaney, Marian J. Currie, Hsin-Chia Carol Huang, Violeta Lopez, Edward Litton, Frank Van Haren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Critical care
Disturbance
Intensive care
Noise
Sleep disturbance
Staff
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-017-0237-9

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