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Updated global warming potentials of inhaled halogenated anesthetics, isoflurane and sevoflurane from new temperature dependent OH-kinetics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: was estimated to be 508 for isoflurane (5% lower than IPCC/WMO values) and 125 for sevoflurane (36% lower than IPCC and 11% lower than WMO). These findings confirm isoflurane to be a high-GWP gas (above 150) according to the EU 2024 regulation, while sevoflurane does not meet the high-GWP threshold. A reassessment of the IPCC and WMO values is recommended.

Source: Environmental Science Processes & Impacts

DOI: 10.1039/d5em00061k

Authors: Sara Espinosa, Francisco Martínez, María Antiñolo, Ole J. Nielsen, Elena Jiménez

Institutions: University of Castilla-La Mancha, University of Copenhagen

Language: English

Topic: Atmospheric Ozone and Climate

Subfield: Atmospheric Science

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid