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  • Title: [Noise level in a care and teaching hospital institution].
    Author: Mendoza-Sánchez RS, Roque-Sánchez RH, Moncada-González B.
    Journal: Gac Med Mex; 1996; 132(2):127-33. PubMed ID: 8964348.
    Abstract:
    Noise in the environment is increasing over the years. Disturbances produced by noise are varied, some lead to serious health consequences. Noise level was registered in a teaching hospital. Levels in the wards were between 50 and 59 dB. In the Intensive Care Unit, main hallways and outpatients department levels were higher than 59 dB. Isolated peaks up to 90.0 dB (Pediatrics) were detected. The noise level recommended for a hospital is under 50.0 dB. We found that the principal source of noise came from the medical and nursing staff.
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