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- Title
The sound intensity and characteristics of variable-pitch pulse oximeters.
- Authors
Yamanaka, Hiroo; Haruna, Junichi; Mashimo, Takashi; Akita, Takeshi; Kinouchi, Keiko
- Abstract
Various studies worldwide have found that sound levels in hospitals significantly exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, and that this noise is associated with audible signals from various medical devices. The pulse oximeter is now widely used in health care; however the health effects associated with the noise from this equipment remain largely unclarified. Here, we analyzed the sounds of variable-pitch pulse oximeters, and discussed the possible associated risk of sleep disturbance, annoyance, and hearing loss.
- Publication
Journal of clinical monitoring and computing, 2008, Vol 22, Issue 3, p199
- ISSN
1573-2614
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10877-008-9125-0