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Useful RCT demonstrated dilute lignocaine 0.25% works just as well as 0.5% lignocaine as a local anaesthetic in dermatologic surgery. Reducing the amount of lignocaine used and still being safe and…

Fast absorbable sutures either irradiated polyglactin-910 or fast-absorbing gut was comparable to nylon sutures regarding quantified erythema following wound closure after Mohs surgery on the face.

Same day surgery significantly reduces carbon emissions through reduction of patient transportation emissions.

A insightful case study on carbon reduction in a single centre after an educational intervention.

A useful review on the carbon impact of procedural dermatology.

A interesting article stratifying the carbon footprint of different medical teaching methods. "Bedside teaching had the highest carbon footprint per learner, driven by electronics and personal…

Abstract from presentation surgical attire survey from NZ dermatologists.

This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable containers in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.…

This report outlines the current practice of bronchoscopes use in Cambridge as well as impacts of using reusable bronchoscopes in comparison to single-use scopes. It also includes learning on…

Report into the financial and carbon savings from reusable vs single use patient warming options. In this we have also surveyed staff about what they perceive to be the benefits and disadvantages of…