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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 9, 2026; 15(2): 114240
Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114240
Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114240
Table 3 Maximum sound level recordings above 75 dB and 85 dB during nurses’ handover, visiting, night time and twilight, n (%)
| Number of recordings | Events exceeding 75 dB | Events exceeding 85 dB | |
| Nurses’ handover (morning, afternoon, night) | 679 | 679 (100) | 218 (32) |
| Visiting (morning and evening) | 114 | 113 (99) | 38 (33) |
| Night time (22:00-6:00 hours) | 1134 | 1006 (89) | 143 (13) |
| Twilight (4:00-6:00 hours) | 450 | 445 (99) | 155 (34) |
- Citation: Gupta R, Chadha AS, Lakra H, Rehan R, Kalra R, Ray S. Noise quantification in the intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital. World J Crit Care Med 2026; 15(2): 114240
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v15/i2/114240.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114240