"Every breath you take": evaluating sound levels and acoustic characteristics of various neonatal respiratory support and ventilation modalities

• Main Authors: Sophie Stummer (Author), Christoph Reuter (Author), Isabella Czedik-Eysenberg (Author), Matthias Bertsch (Author), Katrin Klebermass-Schrehof (Author), Johannes Mader (Author), Julia Buchmayer (Author), Lisa Bartha-Doering (Author), Angelika Berger (Author), Vito Giordano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundEarly sensory experiences have a significant impact on the later life of preterm infants. The NICU soundscape is profoundly influenced by various modalities of respiratory support or ventilation, which are often mandatory early in the care. The incubator, believed to shield from external n...