Quiet in the Hospital
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Intravenous infusion pumps beep-beep-beeping, squeaky cart wheels rolling across polished floors, nursing call systems, pagers, hallway conversations, and roommates all make for a busy, noisy place. Anyone who has ever been hospitalized or sat at a patient’s bedside, knows hospitals are bustling with noise and interruptions. And while the delivery of care undeniably generates commotion, patients still need restful moments to retreat from the stimuli. After all, finding quiet in the hospital, finding distraction in this explosion of stimulation and sound is important for all patients.
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