Assessment and characterization of sound pressure levels in Portuguese neonatal intensive care units

In NICU, systematic exposure to sound pressure levels above the recommended can affect both neonates and staff. This study aimed to evaluate the sound pressure levels in three Portuguese NICU and the noise perception of staff. The measurements were performed with a sound level meter, considering the...

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Main Author: Santos, Joana (author)
Other Authors: Alberto Alves Carvalhais, Carlos (author), Xavier, Ana (author), Vieira Da Silva, Manuela (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
Subjects:
Noise
NICU
Healthcare staff
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/9798
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/9798

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/9798

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