99% Invisible Sound and Health: Hospitals
May 24, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Joe Schlesinger, an anesthesiologist and jazz musician from Vanderbilt Medical Center, explores the often-overlooked impact of sound in hospitals. He highlights how excessive noise, especially from alarms, adversely affects both patients and healthcare providers. Schlesinger shares innovative solutions like the Canary Box to create calming soundscapes, showcasing music's power to enhance recovery and well-being. The conversation emphasizes the need for a harmonious auditory environment in healthcare to promote healing and improve patient experiences.
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Music in the OR
- Joe Schlesinger recalls a surgery where loud music hindered communication during a patient's vital sign crash.
- The loud music made it difficult to hear alarms and communicate effectively with the surgeon.
Hospitals' Negative Sound Impact
- Hospitals, despite medical advancements, can be detrimental to patient health due to their terrible sound environment.
- Sound designer Joel Beckerman emphasizes this, highlighting the need for improvement.
Alarm Fatigue's Deadly Consequences
- While some clinicians enjoy the adrenaline rush from alarms, alarm fatigue is a serious problem leading to critical alarms being ignored.
- This can have fatal consequences for patients, emphasizing the need for better alarm management.
