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Key learning point: Reducing the burden of waste and improving its segregation into appropriate streams for disposal has positive environmental impacts as well as cost savings.
Setting/Patient…
The project was shortlisted for the Green Nephrology Awards 2012. The PDF award entry poster may be downloaded fromhere.
Key learning point: Electricity energy saving in patients homes – with…
Published date
July 2012
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by
Kevin Gibbs, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
ABSTRACT
High-technology medicine saves lives and produces waste; this is the case of dialysis. The increasing amounts of waste products can be biologically dangerous in different ways: some…
The study uses Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the carbon footprints of 3 vaginal speculum: a single-use acrylic and two reusable stainless steel. Overall, both types of reusables were found…
Published date
August 2020
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by
Donahue LM, Hilton S, Bell SG, Williams BC, Keoleian GA.
Considers the use of disposable duodenoscopes to prevent infection due to equipment contamination. Produces potential cost for different hospital settings in the USA.
A panel of experts explore environmental sustainability issues in anaesthesia practice and discuss the opportunities for research and innovation, such as collaborating with non-medical researchers,…
A template for patients to use if they are commencing/currently on a Symbicort inhaler for asthma. It is laid out as an action plan for personal details to be filled in by a clinician. Frequently…
British Journal of Anaesthesia, 125 (5): 680e692 (2020)
Forbes McGain, Jane Muret, Cathy Lawson and Jodi D. Sherman
Key points:
The scientific foundation for environmental sustainability in…
For anyone who was unable to attend our webinar on Reusable Medical Textiles, the presenters have very kindly provided their slides for review. The full recording of the webinar is also attached. …
