Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Nursing
2nd Student Minor
Spanish
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Jessica Naber RN, PhD
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Sound levels in any intensive care unit environment are significantly higher than the recommended volume. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is included in this aggregate that frequently exceeds advised levels. There are consequences associated with increased sound, such as slower language development and behavior issues. Not only are babies subjected to physiological effects, but there is potential for psychological detriment as well, such as behavioral issues (Bremmer, 2003). Many solutions for this issue have been proposed, including lowering phone volumes, putting rubber shoes on furniture and switching audio alarms to visual alarms. One specific intervention that may reduce the level of noise in the NICU setting is a digital interface system (“SoundEar II Sign,” n.d.). This effort and others will reduce the noise volume and allow for better baby development, both physiologically and psychologically. This process was presented to the nursing staff at the Baptist Health Paducah NICU. Proposed interventions included the visual alarm system and low cost guidelines for the nurses to begin to implement.
Spring Scholars Week 2022 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Too Loud: A Project for sound reduction in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Sound levels in any intensive care unit environment are significantly higher than the recommended volume. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is included in this aggregate that frequently exceeds advised levels. There are consequences associated with increased sound, such as slower language development and behavior issues. Not only are babies subjected to physiological effects, but there is potential for psychological detriment as well, such as behavioral issues (Bremmer, 2003). Many solutions for this issue have been proposed, including lowering phone volumes, putting rubber shoes on furniture and switching audio alarms to visual alarms. One specific intervention that may reduce the level of noise in the NICU setting is a digital interface system (“SoundEar II Sign,” n.d.). This effort and others will reduce the noise volume and allow for better baby development, both physiologically and psychologically. This process was presented to the nursing staff at the Baptist Health Paducah NICU. Proposed interventions included the visual alarm system and low cost guidelines for the nurses to begin to implement.