Intensive & critical care nursing

Lighting in newborn intensive care units and its possible role in setting infants' body clocks

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Abstract

Circadian-relevant light exposure in neonatal intensive care units may be significantly different from natural light-dark cycles.

  • Lighting conditions in NICUs often do not align with typical day-night patterns.
  • Altered light exposure could influence the production of melatonin in neonates.
  • Quantifying light exposure in these settings is essential for understanding its effects on neonatal health.

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