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New Sustainable Anaesthetics Course

Created on
7 Mar 2022
by
Hayley Pinto
In view of the significant contribution anaesthetics make to the NHS carbon footprint, CSH have developed a new course focused on Sustainable Anaesthetics. I wonder if you would be interested in…
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Sharing Hour - reusable Vs single use equipment

Created on
11 Feb 2022
by
Jason Gandhi
Hello everyone, This nextSharing Hourof 2022 held by the Association of Anaesthetists and Centre For Sustainable Healthcare will focus onreusable Vs single use equipment. All are…
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Single use Chlorhexidine surgical skin prep

Created on
17 Jan 2022
by
Emma Evans
Hi Has anyone converted back from chloraprep to standard bottles of chlorhexidine prep ( or justified not moving to single use) in their operating theatres? We have mixed practice and I'd like…
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Help in process for analysing theatre waste

Created on
11 Jan 2022
by
Olly Mawson
Hi, I am the Sustainability Engagement Officer for the RD&E Trust in Devon. I am working with Theatre colleagues to develop plans to reduce our clinical waste in theatres. Does anyone have any…
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BNF

Created on
23 Dec 2021
by
Richard Thomas
I'd like to see a section in the BNF about carbon footprints of care. Please help achieve this by pushing for it with any contacts you have. I know that it's not going to be feasible to give exact…
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Laryngoscopes - disposable vs reusable

Created on
9 Dec 2021
by
Becki Taylor-Smith
Hi all, would really like to hear from anyone who has experience of reusable laryngoscopes or of recycling laryngoscope blades. Have you always used them? Have you managed to transition from…
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Soda lime & canisters

Created on
7 Dec 2021
by
Laura Elgie
Hi everyone. I have a slightly niche question that I've been asked by senior theatre nurses and don't have an answer for. We are having issues with the supply of disposable canisters. We do have…
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Sharing Hour - Anaesthetic Gases

Created on
7 Dec 2021
by
Jason Gandhi
Hello all, The next sharing hour will be held onTuesday 14th December 2021 at 7pm The theme will be Anaesthetic Gases. Please follow this link to find out more details, sign up to the event…
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Any research comparing the carbon footprint of tablet and liquid medication?

Created on
6 Dec 2021
by
Rosie Hillson
Hi All, Does anyone know of any research/studies that have looked at how the carbon footprint of tablet medication compares with the carbon footprint of liquid medication? Many…
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The carbon footprint of waste streams in a UK hospital

Created on
25 Nov 2021
by
Rosie Hillson
'A number of studies have estimated the carbon footprint of healthcare provision in a variety of contexts, but the emission factors used to account for associated waste vary widely and are not…