Noise levels in an academic veterinary intensive care unit.

Josephine A DornbuschSarah BostonJames Colee

Published in: Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) (2020)

The noise levels recorded in this study exceed the World Health Organization recommendations for noise levels in hospital care settings and are higher than the previously reported elevated noise levels in 2 veterinary referral private practice ICUs. Increased noise levels in veterinary ICUs may have adverse effects on our veterinary patients and staff and warrant further investigation.

Keyphrases

air pollution
healthcare
intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
primary care
quality improvement
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
emergency department
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis
mechanical ventilation
chronic pain
adverse drug
patient reported outcomes
affordable care act