Sustainable anesthesia practices

Sustainable anesthesia practices aim to minimize environmental impact while providing safe patient care. This involves using anesthetic agents more efficiently, reducing waste, and selecting drugs with lower global warming potential. Techniques like low-flow anesthesia conserve gases, and proper equipment management reduces resource consumption. Additionally, hospitals may implement energy-efficient practices and waste recycling. The goal is to balance effective anesthesia with responsible resource use, helping to lower carbon footprints and protect the environment without compromising patient safety.