title: Strategies for reduction of noise levels in ICUs.
abstract: This paper reports on a study of noise levels in an intensive care unit. The various noise sources and their sound levels were identified. Sources of noise were classified into those generated by: people, equipment and room furniture. Strategies for the reduction of noise to levels likely to be less disturbing to patients are discussed.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Burgess
mesh_terms: D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control*