Articles written by Deirdre C. Kelleher
Volume 76 Number 2
Sustainability Tip of the Quarter
Happy summer! Whether you are headed to the beach, across the ocean, or just to the call room, there are easy ways to avoid single‑use plastic while you’re on the go. INDIVIDUAL Be sure to pack these reusable items in your overnight [call] bag: INSTITUTIONAL Help clinicians be sustainable while on call: Want to learn more? […]
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Sustainability Tip of the Quarter
“Planet vs. Plastics” is the theme for Earth Day 2024. Plastic is incredibly important to the safe delivery of anesthesia, but it also contributes to global pollution and detrimental health effects on humans.
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Sustainability Tip of the Quarter
INDIVIDUAL Lower your fresh gas flow during maintenance of anesthesia, regardless of anesthetic choice. Learnhow on the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) website: https://www.apsf.org/apsf-technology-education-initiative/low-flow-anesthesia INSTITUTIONAL Create your Green Team!Choose a leader and invite sustainably minded clinicians from all divisions and roles within your department (including residents, CRNAs, and techs). Want to know more? Submit your […]
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Sustainability Tip of the Quarter
“Planet vs. Plastics” is the theme for Earth Day 2024. Plastic is incredibly important to the safe delivery of anesthesia, but it also contributes to global pollution and detrimental health effects on humans.
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Sustainability Tip of the Quarter
INDIVIDUAL Learn to sort OR waste properly. Up to 85% of OR waste can be placed in regular waste bins. Sharps bins and “red bag” regulated medical waste (RMW) must be transported to specialized facilities to beincinerated or autoclaved. Unnecessary use of these waste streams increases both costs and CO2 emissions by a factor of […]
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