Preemies in neonatal intensive care units exposed to loud noises
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Preemies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) may be exposed to noise levels higher than those deemed safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics, suggests new research. Conversely, the researchers also found that some preemies may not get enough exposure to beneficial sounds, such as language and music, that can improve early development.