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[Zero Emissions. A shared responsibility. Gas capture and recycling project at the Cruces University Hospital (Spain).]

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: by 2030 and be climate neutral in 2050, maintaining satisfaction and current clinical results. METHODS: was implemented within the Zero safety programs of the Cruces University Hospital in order to produce zero emissions of carbon dioxide derived from the anesthetic gases used in the operating rooms. The contribution of anesthetic gases to carbon dioxide production before and after implementation of program was determined. Data analysis was conducted descriptively to analyze program effectiveness. RESULTS: allowed us to achieve a reduction in emissions to zero. CONCLUSIONS: which are effective in reducing emissions to zero, probably improving our impact on planet health.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Alberto Martínez Ruíz, María Jesús Maroño Boedo, Ane Guereca Gala, Blanca Anuncia Escontrela Rodríguez, Sergio D Bergese

Institutions: University of the Basque Country, BioCruces Health research Institute, Hospital de Cruces, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Stony Brook University

Language: Spanish

Topic: Biomedical and Chemical Research

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Good health and well-being, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4315436275

FWCI: 0.318

Cites: 17

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10