• MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs · Jul 2007

    How the NICU environment sounds to a preterm infant: update.

    • Karen A Thomas and Annie Uran.
    • School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. kthomas@u.washington.edu
    • MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2007 Jul 1; 32 (4): 250-3.

    PurposeTo replicate a previously published descriptive study of sound levels in the NICU.Study Design And MethodsA descriptive study of nursery ambient sound levels and sound levels associated with nursery equipment and care activities was conducted in a Level III NICU. Measurements were obtained using a sound level meter and evaluated in light of previous findings.ResultsContrasted with 16 years ago, room sound levels were reduced; however sound levels associated with caregiving, equipment, and activities continue to be high.Clinical ImplicationsSound levels continue to be a clinical challenge for NICU nurses. This study suggests some modification of care practices and equipment selection that could reduce sound levels and concludes that sound reduction is a continuing need in neonatal care.

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