Anesthesia machine emissions

Anesthesia machines emit waste gases, like nitrous oxide and volatile anesthetic agents, during medical procedures. These emissions can escape into the operating room atmosphere or be released into the environment if not properly captured or filtered. Prolonged exposure could pose health risks to healthcare workers, and environmental concerns arise due to these gases contributing to ozone depletion and climate change. Modern anesthesia machines often have systems to minimize these emissions, such as scavenging devices and gas filters, to protect both people and the environment.