Principles of Sustainable Surgical and Anesthetic Practice
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This article examines how climate change impacts surgical and anesthetic practice, including increased injury presentations from extreme weather events. It emphasizes the vulnerability of pediatric populations to environmental health threats and explores principles for reducing healthcare's carbon footprint in perioperative settings.
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- - Climate change directly increases surgical volume through weather-related injuries, requiring healthcare system preparedness. - Rising temperatures and extreme weather events create new environmental health exposures that disproportionately affect pediatric populations. - Operating rooms contribute significantly to healthcare's carbon footprint; sustainable practices reduce environmental impact. - Anesthetic gases like desflurane have high global warming potential; choosing lower-impact agents reduces emissions. - Waste reduction, energy efficiency, and supply chain optimization are actionable strategies for sustainable perioperative care.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Principles of Sustainable Surgical and Anesthetic Practice. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-01-23. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11418
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