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- Title
Noise level analysis in adult intensive care unit.
- Authors
Christofel, Helen Katharine; Gomes Madeiras, Joselene; Gomes Bertolini, Sônia Maria Marques; de Oliveira, Juliana Maria
- Abstract
Objective: to analyze the noise level in adult intensive care unit. Methods: a quantitative study, in which the sound levels of the intensive care unit have been assessed by means of a decibel meter. Results: comparing the groups, there was a reduction in noise levels in both periods studied, but only in the afternoon there was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). The health professionals pointed out that the unit had moderate noise, coming mainly from equipment and professionals. Conclusion: adjusting the ventilator alarms contributed to the reduction of noise levels in the unit, and there was the perception that it is a moderate noise environment, although the noise levels in decibels observed were above the recommended values.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; MECHANICAL ventilators; INTENSIVE care units; MEDICAL personnel; NOISE; QUESTIONNAIRES; QUANTITATIVE research; DATA analysis software; STANDARDS
- Publication
Rev Rene, 2016, Vol 17, Issue 4, p553
- ISSN
1517-3852
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15253/2175-6783.2016000400016