The Effect of a Reduced Noise Environment on the Response Time of the Anesthesia Provider

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Noise Exposure

• Registration Number: NCT03507855
• Lead Sponsor: Joshua Uffman

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-04-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-04-16
• Study First Posted: 2018-04-25
• Study Start: 2018-10-18
• Primary Completion: 2021-11-30
• Study Completion: 2021-11-30
• Status Verified: 2024-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-01-04
• Last Update Posted: 2024-01-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

• Anesthesia providers that have agreed to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

• none

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; 🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States