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| DOI | 10.1097/MEG.0000000000002667 |
| Estimating the environmental impact of endoscopic activity at a tertiary center: a pilot study | |
| Ribeiro, Tiago; Morais, Rui; Monteiro, Cristiana; Carvalho, Ana; Barros, Sonia; Fernando, Andre; Pioche, Mathieu; de Santiago, Enrique Rodriguez; Macedo, Guilherme | |
| 发表日期 | 2024 |
| ISSN | 0954-691X |
| EISSN | 1473-5687 |
| 起始页码 | 36 |
| 结束页码 | 1 |
| 卷号 | 36期号:1 |
| 英文摘要 | IntroductionThe growing number of endoscopic procedures, frequently requiring single-use disposable instruments, is responsible for the production of a large amount of waste. To this date, the reality of waste production at large European Gastroenterology centers is unknown. This study aimed to estimate the amount of waste due to endoscopic practice at a tertiary center in Portugal.MethodsWe performed a prospective study to calculate the mass (in kg) of residues generated during a period of 5 working days of endoscopic practice. We included residues produced at endoscopy suites, pre and postprocedure areas and during endoscope reprocessing. Residues were categorized as non-dangerous (groups I/II), of biologic risk (group III) and specific hazardous hospital residues (group IV). The production of residues separated for recycling/valorization (paper/card and plastic) was also quantified. The volume of water used for reprocessing an endoscope was also assessed.ResultsDuring the analyzed period, 241 endoscopic procedures were performed. A total of 443.2 kg of waste (22.6 kg from groups I/II, 266.9 kg from group III and 3.9 kg from group IV) were produced, most from group III (75%). For each endoscopic procedure, 1.8 kg of waste was generated. Of the total waste mass, 17.8% was separated for recycling/valorization. A volume of 55L of water was required for reprocessing one endoscope.ConclusionEach endoscopic procedure generated a significant amount of waste and water consumption during reprocessing. These real-life analyses are a pivotal step before implementing effective measures to improve resource utilization and more sustainable practices. |
| 英文关键词 | climate change; endoscopy; medical waste; water consumption |
| 语种 | 英语 |
| WOS研究方向 | Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| WOS类目 | Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| WOS记录号 | WOS:001114506800004 |
| 来源期刊 | EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
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| 文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
| 条目标识符 | http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/289040 |
| 作者单位 | Universidade do Porto; Universidade do Porto; CHU Lyon; CIBER - Centro de Investigacion Biomedica en Red; CIBEREHD; Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal; Universidad de Alcala |
| 推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Ribeiro, Tiago,Morais, Rui,Monteiro, Cristiana,et al. Estimating the environmental impact of endoscopic activity at a tertiary center: a pilot study[J],2024,36(1). |
| APA | Ribeiro, Tiago.,Morais, Rui.,Monteiro, Cristiana.,Carvalho, Ana.,Barros, Sonia.,...&Macedo, Guilherme.(2024).Estimating the environmental impact of endoscopic activity at a tertiary center: a pilot study.EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY,36(1). |
| MLA | Ribeiro, Tiago,et al."Estimating the environmental impact of endoscopic activity at a tertiary center: a pilot study".EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY 36.1(2024). |
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