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Decibels in the operating theatre: a study of noise levels during surgical procedures.

Joanne AuSam HamiltonAngela Webb
Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2024)
The cumulative effect of loud surgical instruments across prolonged or combined operations may result in theatre staff being exposed to hazardous noise levels, impacting the health and wellbeing of staff, staff performance and patient care. Utilization of a phone app can improve the awareness of noise pollution in theatres, thereby empowering staff to be proactive about their health and improvement of their work environment.
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