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8645384

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1996-7-25
pubmed:abstractText
This study evaluated the noise level inside the incubators in a neonatal intensive care unit and identified its sources in order to attempt to reduce it. Although noise is not a proven risk factor as far as the sensory integrity of newborns is concerned, it is certainly an important cause of stress to them and a source of serious and dangerous changes in their behavioral and physiologic states. Noise recorded inside the incubators had two components. The first was background noise from the incubator motors, which varied from 74.2 to 79.9 dB, and was similar to environmental noise. The second source was impulsive events beyond 80 dB. These events were the result of voluntary and involuntary contact with the incubators' Plexiglas surface or to the abrupt opening and closing of their access ports. Considering its decibel levels and frequency, this latter component is undoubtedly an important source of stress to newborns. Moreover, these data reveal the need to train health care personnel on how to reduce such noise by taking more care in the handling of infants.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0735-1631
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
13
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
37-41
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-11-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1996
pubmed:articleTitle
Evaluation of noise in the neonatal intensive care unit.
pubmed:affiliation
Pediatric Department and Audiology, University of Padova, Italy.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article