Iatrogenic environmental hazards in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) face many illnesses and complications. Another potential source of iatrogenic disease is the NICU environment. Research in this area, however, is limited.
Lai
Thomas T
TT
Division of Neonatology, University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, 11100 Euclid Avenue, RBC Suite 3100 Cleveland, OH 44106-6010, USA. thomas.lai@uhhs.com
Bearer
Cynthia F
CF
D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008029:Lighting / Q000009:adverse effects; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects; D010968:Plasticizers / Q000009:adverse effects; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing
D015386:Hazardous Substances; D010968:Plasticizers