Sleep Deprivation and Fatigue Management in the Intensive Care Unit

• 11/08/2020

The impact of sleep deprivation and fatigue on patients and staff in the intensive care unit and how improved sleep, reduced noise disturbances, and more organised shifts could be beneficial for both patients and clinicians. T he World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that average daily sound levels in patient care areas should be around 35dBA, with peak sounds no louder than...