Noise Exposure
Conditions
Brief summary
This project will investigate whether reduction in ambient light and elimination of noise during induction and emergence from anesthesia influences the response time of the anesthesia provider to auditory and visual alarms when compared to a standard operating room. In addition, the investigators will assess the cumulative level of noise exposure that providers experience during the perioperative period.
Interventions
OTHERReduced noise
All activity will cease when the patient enters the operating room and nonessential personnel will be removed. Ambient lighting will be reduced and communication devices muted.
OTHERNormal
No change in the normal operating room environment.
Sponsors
Joshua Uffman
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Anesthesia providers that have agreed to participate.
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Induction response time | Within 5 mins of patient entering the OR | Response time of the anesthesia provider to the auditory/visual alarm during induction of anesthesia |
| Emergence response time | Within 5-15 mins after completion of surgery | Response time of the anesthesia provider to the auditory/visual alarm during emergence from anesthesia |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Noise exposure | Average of 30 mins - 3 hrs | Assess the cumulative level of noise exposure to the anesthesia provider during the entire surgery of a patient |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed