Here in Cardiff we currently use Draeger ventilators and have noticed that the flow sensors are not a single use item. We are looking at the option to clean them and reuse which is something we used…
Week 3 and we're focusing on PPE. PPE can be life-saving when used correctly, but used unnecessary use carries a huge environmental and financial cost.
Two actions on the GreenED framework address…
For Week 2 of the "Team Up with Green ED" campaign, we're focusing on nitrous oxide use in the ED.
Nitrous has a huge global warming potential, nearly 300x that of CO2.
This joint…
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Has anyone got any thoughts on reducing plastic in sampling practices? In critical care we collect frequent blood samples and place them in little plastic bags for collection. My…
Some great ideas on how to start turning your ED green in this @RCEMLearning blog by RCEM Environmental Specialist Interest Group (ESIG) member Dr Helen Wilkins, reflecting on her experiences on…
For our first week of "Team Up with GreenED" we're focusing on how to set up a green group in your Emergency Department. This is so vital that it’s action #1 on the GreenED framework. It makes the…
On 10th July we started a 10 week campaign "10 week Team Up with GreenED" with the aim of helping EDs start their sustainability journey.
Each week we're selecting one action from the GreenED…
I'm thrilled to announce that GreenED is now live at greened.rcem.ac.uk
The website carries all the details of the GreenED programme and how to get involved, and a wealth of resources including the…
Highlighting the Round Our Way report "NHS Overheating" released this month which details the impact heatwaves have on hospitals and health.
And related press report here.
You can also catch up…
GreenED launches on 4th July.
To support the launch we are holding an online Q&A session on 18th July 7-8pm
This will give you the opportunity to raise any questions you may have about the…