Pediatric Minor Procedure Rooms Generate Less Waste Compared to Similar Procedures in Operating Rooms

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Operating rooms (ORs) are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and hospital waste, producing up to 33% of a hospital’s total waste. Waste in the OR also arises from underutilized surgical instrument trays. Minor procedure rooms (MPR) may offer a lower-waste alternative for appropriate cases. This study compared waste production in MPRs and ORs for common pediatric surgical procedures.

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