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- Title
Open Versus Closed Suctioning in Invasively Ventilated Critically Ill Patients for Sustainability of ICU Care: A Life-Cycle Assessment Comparison.
- Authors
Stilma, Willemke; Esmeijer, Andrea; Paulus, Frederique; Frenzel, Tim; Touw, Hugo; Stobernack, Tim
- Abstract
The article presents a life-cycle analysis of closed versus open suction systems and the environmental footprint of each in invasively ventilated critically ill patients. Cited are the life-cycle assessment methodology used to evaluate the environmental impact of the systems, findings which illustrate how an LCA can inform decisions regarding the selection of disposable equipment, and the strengths and limitations of the study.
- Subjects
ENDOTRACHEAL suctioning; SAFETY; SUSTAINABILITY; PILOT projects; INTENSIVE care units; MEDICAL quality control; SCIENTIFIC observation; CRITICALLY ill; PATIENTS; HUMAN life cycle; MEDICAL care costs; ARTIFICIAL respiration; ENVIRONMENTAL health; PATIENT care; DISPOSABLE medical devices
- Publication
Respiratory Care, 2024, Vol 69, Issue 2, p218
- ISSN
0020-1324
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4187/respcare.11189