DO NOT USE FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE
Please use current guidelines available on the UHNM intranet for patient treatment
Please use current guidelines available on the UHNM intranet for patient treatment
ENVIRONMENT
Lighting
Excessive and rapid changes in light levels may cause physiological instability, disturbed sleep and interfere with visual development. The thin eyelids of preterm babies may allow significant light to penetrate even if eyes closed
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NOISE
- High levels of sound may cause:
- baby distress
- sleep disturbance
- damage to hearing
- impaired language and speech development
- A noisy environment affects behaviour and wellbeing of adults present, with impact on confidentiality, communication, stress levels and ability to concentrate, make decisions and perform fine motor tasks
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