Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5583532 | Journal of Critical Care | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Patients' environmental light exposure in the intensive care unit is consistently low and follows a diurnal pattern. No effect of nighttime light exposure was observed on melatonin secretion. Inadequate daytime light exposure in the ICU may contribute to abnormal circadian rhythms.
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Authors
Emily P. MD, Sabra M. MD PhD, Kathryn J. PhD, Phyllis C. MD PhD, Matthew B. MD,