Noise in operating theatres, is it safe?

Maliha AyoolaDiego Agustín Abelleyra LastoriaLaura CaseySara DardakRoshan RupraCaroline Blanca HingSarah RadcliffeCatherine Kellett

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)

We have established the baseline noise levels in various orthopaedic procedures. Measures should be taken to meet UK regulations. Further research should determine suitable measures for protection from hearing damage for theatre staff and evaluate the risks high noise levels pose to patients.

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