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- Title
Volatile anaesthetics and net zero: a quantitative approach for spending money effectively.
- Authors
Kalmar, A. F.; Mulier, H.; Rex, S.
- Abstract
The article discusses the need for a cost-effective approach to the use of volatile anaesthetics in order to minimize carbon dioxide emissions. The authors question the reported emissions of sevoflurane, a commonly used anaesthetic, and provide calculations based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. They argue that adopting a 20-year time horizon for assessing emissions is more appropriate given the urgency of climate change. The authors also highlight the importance of considering the emissions associated with the production and transportation of anaesthetics, as well as the potential for capturing and reusing volatile anaesthetics. They suggest that investing in alternative anaesthesia techniques, such as minimal-flow or total intravenous anaesthesia, can yield greater climate benefits and financial savings. Overall, the authors emphasize the need for a rational decision-making framework that prioritizes the reduction of carbon emissions in the healthcare sector.
- Subjects
GREENHOUSE gases; ANESTHETICS; CARBON pricing; CARBON emissions
- Publication
Anaesthesia, 2024, Vol 79, Issue 6, p665
- ISSN
0003-2409
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/anae.16278