Minimising the usage of desflurane only by education and removal of the vaporisers – a before-and-after-trial
Can Green Healthcare Start in the OR? Study Shows Simple Steps to Cut Desflurane Use & Reduce Emissions!
By exceeding planetary environmental boundaries, multiple global crises have become imminent in the 21st century. The healthcare system is a contributor to the climate crisis, accounting for approximately 5% of greenhouse gas emissions in Western countries. In anaesthetic clinics, desflurane, a highly potent greenhouse gas and volatile anaesthetic with no compelling indications, accounts for up to two thirds of total emissions. Its use can be drastically reduced using simple measures. In the present study, we investigated whether a relevant and timely reduction in use could be achieved by dismounting desflurane vaporisers and providing information to the team without restricting its use.
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