758 Green Surgery: Save the Suture, Save the Future

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Abstract Background The health sector is pivotal to mitigate climate change due its responsibility for 4-5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2019, the carbon footprint NHS England totalled 25 megatonnes dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Aim To reduce number unnecessary opening suture packs and wastage environmental, social, financial costs in general surgical procedures. Method A prospective audit was conducted at a District General Hospital by collecting data on opened unused procedures 2 weeks November 2022. Intervention done raising awareness using posters sustainability education. collected again analysed GraphPad Prism. Results For laparoscopic surgery, there reduction redundant (P = 0.86) subsequently but result insignificant. contrast, open pack 0.028) 0.034) significant. savings were extrapolated be £2799 yearly. yearly environmental including transport waste incineration approximately 367kg CO2e. survey used social impact showed improved staff development new sustainable practices. Conclusions building regime mitigation vital small scales positive action like reducing need also encouraged. emergence polycentric system emissions will become inspiration national ambition delivering net zero NHS.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Surgery

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['1365-2168', '0007-1323']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znad258.621