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Sustainability projects

Created on
21 Jan 2022
by
Clare Webster
Happy 2022 to everyone. It would be great to share current sustainability projects here. Tell us what you have going on in your local area! I have created a 'Sustainable paediatrics' Teams page…
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Single use Chlorhexidine surgical skin prep

Created on
17 Jan 2022
by
Emma Evans
Hi Has anyone converted back from chloraprep to standard bottles of chlorhexidine prep ( or justified not moving to single use) in their operating theatres? We have mixed practice and I'd like…
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Help in process for analysing theatre waste

Created on
11 Jan 2022
by
Olly Mawson
Hi, I am the Sustainability Engagement Officer for the RD&E Trust in Devon. I am working with Theatre colleagues to develop plans to reduce our clinical waste in theatres. Does anyone have any…
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Declaration by organisations that climate crises are health emergencies

Created on
4 Jan 2022
by
Sivakami Chelladurai
Climate change has been described as "the greatest threat to global health of the 21st century". Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) has become the first London hospital to declare a…
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Laryngoscopes - disposable vs reusable

Created on
9 Dec 2021
by
Becki Taylor-Smith
Hi all, would really like to hear from anyone who has experience of reusable laryngoscopes or of recycling laryngoscope blades. Have you always used them? Have you managed to transition from…
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Soda lime & canisters

Created on
7 Dec 2021
by
Laura Elgie
Hi everyone. I have a slightly niche question that I've been asked by senior theatre nurses and don't have an answer for. We are having issues with the supply of disposable canisters. We do have…
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Sharing Hour - Anaesthetic Gases

Created on
7 Dec 2021
by
Jason Gandhi
Hello all, The next sharing hour will be held onTuesday 14th December 2021 at 7pm The theme will be Anaesthetic Gases. Please follow this link to find out more details, sign up to the event…
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Any research comparing the carbon footprint of tablet and liquid medication?

Created on
6 Dec 2021
by
Rosie Hillson
Hi All, Does anyone know of any research/studies that have looked at how the carbon footprint of tablet medication compares with the carbon footprint of liquid medication? Many…
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RCPCH event - feedback

Created on
3 Dec 2021
by
Clare Webster
Keen to hear from members who attended the recent RCPCH event -The impact of climate change on child health at home and abroad: COP26 and beyond If you would share your learning here that would be…
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Sustainability research

Created on
26 Nov 2021
by
Clare Webster
Really keen to hear about the sustainability research within paediatrics going on out there. Where does PPE have a key role in infection control and where does handwashing suffice? How does the…