Minimizing the environmental impact of anesthesia
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The environmental impact of anesthetics is a growing consideration in operating rooms (ORs) worldwide. In the United States, healthcare is responsible for an estimated 10% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) with a considerable portion of these originating in perioperative services. Anesthetic gases contribute to GHG emissions with varying degrees of severity. In the case study examined, a 58-year-old female presented for bilateral mastectomy, axillary node dissection, and breast reconstruction. Total time under anesthesia – maintained with fresh gas flows (FGF) of 2 L/min and end-tidal sevoflurane of 1.8-2.2% - was 7 hours. There are currently no universal guidelines to monitor or regulate the amount of anesthetic gas released from hospitals into the atmosphere. In surgical patients, what techniques can be used to minimize the environmental impact of anesthesia?
| Type | DNP Capstone Project |
| Acquisition | Self-submission |
| Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | Literature Review |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Anesthesia; Volatile Anesthetics; Carbon Footprint; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Environmental Impact |
| Grantor | Samford University |
| Advisor | Cahoon, Terri |
| Level | DNP |
| Year | 2023 |
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