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Simple Green Changes for Anesthesia Practices to Make a Difference
Cindy B Yeoh1, Kathleen J Lee2, Vanja Coric3
1Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Operating rooms (ORs) face challenges in adopting green initiatives despite significant waste generation. This review explores barriers and suggests practical strategies for anesthesia practices to reduce their environmental impact.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Healthcare Sustainability
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Operating rooms (ORs) are significant contributors to healthcare waste.
- Greening efforts in ORs face ongoing debate and resistance.
- Despite challenges, reducing the carbon footprint in healthcare settings is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the primary obstacles hindering the implementation of green practices in ORs.
- To identify actionable and effective strategies for anesthesia practices to adopt.
- To support the reduction of the environmental impact of surgical suites.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on OR waste and green initiatives.
- Analysis of common arguments and barriers against environmental sustainability in surgical settings.
- Identification and synthesis of practical greening strategies for anesthesia providers.
Main Results:
- Significant waste is generated daily in US ORs, underscoring the need for change.
- Several key barriers impede the adoption of sustainable practices.
- Numerous simple, effective strategies can be implemented by anesthesia practices.
Conclusions:
- Overcoming barriers to OR greening is essential for environmental responsibility.
- Anesthesia practices can play a vital role in reducing the carbon footprint.
- Implementing practical green strategies can lead to substantial environmental improvements in healthcare.
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