NOISE-POLLUTION IN THE ANESTHETIC AND INTENSIVE-CARE ENVIRONMENT

被引:77
作者
KAM, PCA [1 ]
KAM, AC [1 ]
THOMPSON, JF [1 ]
机构
[1] ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED HOSP, SYDNEY MELANOMA UNIT, CAMPERDOWN, NSW 2050, AUSTRALIA
关键词
OPERATING THEATERS; PERSONNEL; NOISE POLLUTION; INTENSIVE CARE UNIT; COMPLICATIONS; PSYCHOLOGICAL; PHYSIOLOGICAL;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2044.1994.tb04319.x
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Noise in the operating theatre, recovery room and intensive care unit is above internationally recommended levels. The psychological and physiological effects of noise are reviewed. Equipment and conversation among the staff are major sources of noise in these areas. Equipment design, modification of nursing care procedures, and increased awareness of noise created by the staff may be effective in reducing noise pollution in these areas.
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页码:982 / 986
页数:5
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