Noise and the premature infant: Physiological effects and practice implications

    Authors

    P. Bremmer; J. F. Byers;E. Kiehl

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    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

    WOS:000185746300021

    ISSN

    0884-2175

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