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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
48
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.
No change in the normal operating room environment.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Induction response time
Response time of the anesthesia provider to the auditory/visual alarm during induction of anesthesia
Time frame: Within 5 mins of patient entering the OR
Emergence response time
Response time of the anesthesia provider to the auditory/visual alarm during emergence from anesthesia
Time frame: Within 5-15 mins after completion of surgery
Noise exposure
Assess the cumulative level of noise exposure to the anesthesia provider during the entire surgery of a patient
Time frame: Average of 30 mins - 3 hrs
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