Excessive noise in intensive care units.
Noise levels in the intensive care unit are known to be high. World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines suggest hospital noise levels should average 35 dBA during the day and 30 dBA at night. Research conducted by our group in five local units recorded levels just under 60 dBA during the day (equiv...
Main Author: | Darbyshire, J |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2016
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