Shhh. . . I'm Growing: Noise in the NICU

摘要

Attempting to mitigate operational and structural noise is important in improving the outcomes of high-risk preterm infants. It was anticipated that a culture change in nursing behaviors to include "Quiet Time" would result in reducing the noise levels towards the National Recommended Safe Sound Level. This culture change alone was inadequate to meet NRL. Both operational and structural changes were also required in order to provide a safer neurophysiological environment for the rest and growth of the neonate.