Comparing equivalent continuous noise measured simultaneously in the macro and micro environment in Maringa, Brazil

摘要

The aim of this study was measure simultaneously the equivalent continuous noise of the macro environment (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU) and of the microenvironment (baby incubator) with newly born inside. The data were collected at an academic hospital situated in the State of Parana, Brazil. It was used Quest 400, A weighted, to measure the micro environment. The software SpectraRTA, 1.3 version, was used to measure the macro environment. The equivalent continuous noise (L_(eq)) of the NICU it was 66.9dBA and the L_(eq) of the microenvironment was 66.1dBA. Both environments not attended to the requirements by Recommended Standards for Newborn ICU Design (45dBA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (45dBA).