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Birgit Bette, Se-Chan Kim, Philippe Kruse

    Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
    |October 13, 2022
    PubMed
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    This article presents practical strategies for anesthesiology and intensive care medicine to reduce CO2 emissions. It focuses on implementing recommendations from the Professional Association of German Anesthesiologists (BDA) and the German Society for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (DGAI).

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Anesthesiology
    • Intensive Care Medicine

    Background:

    • The climate crisis presents a significant global challenge.
    • Anesthesiology and intensive care medicine contribute to CO2 emissions.
    • Professional associations like the BDA and DGAI have issued recommendations for ecological sustainability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight easily implementable aspects of the BDA/DGAI position paper for reducing CO2 emissions in clinical practice.
    • To provide practical examples and results from the Green Team at University Hospital Bonn and the DGAI/BDA toolkit.

    Main Methods:

    • Focus on key areas: medication, medical products, waste management, mobility, energy management, research, and teaching.
    • Analysis of practical implementation strategies and their impact on CO2 reduction.

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  • Utilizing data and examples from the Green Team and DGAI/BDA resources.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of actionable steps to limit CO2 emissions from inhalation anesthetics.
    • Strategies for reducing pharmaceutical waste and transitioning from single-use to reusable materials.
    • Development of sustainable waste management concepts within anesthesiology and intensive care.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific, practical measures can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of anesthesiology and intensive care.
    • Collaboration and utilization of existing resources (e.g., DGAI/BDA toolkit) are crucial for successful implementation.
    • A focus on sustainable practices is essential for ecological responsibility in medicine.