Title
Noise and the premature infant: Physiological effects and practice implications
Abbreviated Journal Title
Jognn
Keywords
NICU; noise; premature; Nursing; Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abstract
Premature infants in the neonatal intensive-care unit often are exposed to continuous loud noise. This excess auditory stimulation creates negative physiological responses, such as increased heart and respiratory rates and decreased oxygen saturation. Modifying the neonatal intensive-care unit to reduce noise levels provides an environment more conducive to maturation and recovery from illness. This article reviews the literature addressing the pathophysiology and physiological changes of the premature infant in response to stress and discusses practice interventions for decreasing noise levels in the neonatal intensive-care unit. These interventions include installing sound absorbing materials and minimizing conversations of the staff.
Journal Title
Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing
Volume
28
Issue/Number
4
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
447
Last Page
454
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0884-2175
Recommended Citation
"Noise and the premature infant: Physiological effects and practice implications" (2003). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 3637.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/3637
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