Measuring and Reducing Noise Levels in the Operating Room during Induction and Emergence

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Phillip Timcheck (Creator)

Institution

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )

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Advisor

Terry Wicks

Abstract: This DNP project seeks to apply the existing evidence linking noise and workplace distractions to safety in the operative room and use an educational intervention to address knowledge deficits to change practice to reduce distractions during induction and emergence from anesthesia. Decibel monitors were placed in select operating rooms at the community hospital at two different times, two weeks before and two weeks after an educational intervention for perioperative staff. The resulting sound levels were predominately within the recommended governmental standards of noise. Mean sound levels before the intervention (57.8dB) and after the intervention (58.8dB) showed a statistically significant difference, potentially attributable to the time-sensitive nature of this project and lack of one-on-one communication with perioperative staff. These findings suggest alternative approaches to sound level reduction should be considered when educating perioperative personnel. Perioperative staff should remain vigilant with noise reduction techniques to reduce communication limitations during induction and emergence.

Measuring and Reducing Noise Levels in the Operating Room during Induction and Emergence
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Language: English

Date: 2024

Keywords

noise, distractions, operating room, anesthesia

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