Neonatal Intensive Care Units Need a Kinder, Gentler Approach to Care of Newborns, USF Research Says
University of South FloridaGlaring lights, harsh noises and disruptive procedures in many neonatal intensive care units can deter the neurological development of tiny newborns and should be subdued, said a University of South Florida researcher who heads a national study examining the effects of the NICU environment on high-risk infants.