Best practice & research. Clinical anaesthesiology
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Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol · May 2021
ReviewInitiatives to broaden safety concerns in anaesthetic practice: The green operating room.
The health sector is a major contributor to climate change through its large carbon footprint. Hospitals are highly energy and resource intensive. Operating rooms (ORs) contribute to a major part of these emissions because of anaesthetic gases, energy-intensive equipment and waste. ⋯ When applied in the ORs, these strategies help question the use of disposable devices, attires and packaging, as well as our professional and personal behaviour. Greening the ORs requires the engagement of all professionals as well as other departments (pharmacy, hygiene) and management. Economic and social co-benefits are expected from this process.
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Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol · May 2021
ReviewCentral venous catheter insertion: Review of recent evidence.
Guidelines for prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) describe a series of recommendations for correct insertion and handling of central venous catheters (CVCs). Since their implementation, quality programs such as "Zero bacteremia" have achieved a reduction in CR-BSI rates, but there is still room for further improvement. ⋯ These examples of new tools among others might help to further decrease infection rates. This article aims to review new evidence-based strategies to reduce catheter insertion-related infection.