Table 1 Sound level measurements
From: Evaluation of noise hazard during the holmium laser enucleation of prostate
Sound source | Average sound level (dB) ± S.E.M. | Sound range (dB) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
HoLEP | 67.37 ± 0.13 | 65.00–70.00 | |
TURP | 46.41 ± 0.29 | 42.10–51.82 | <0.01 |
Anesthesia alarm | 64.71 ± 0.73 | 63.07–69.31 | 0.73 |
Base Line | 45.38 ± 0.35 | 44.21–49.76 | <0.01 |