Sustainability in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Current practices in the U.S. health care industry drive climate change. This review summarizes the vast research on the negative health effects of the climate crisis on patients as relevant to obstetrics and gynecology. We further propose solutions to decarbonize operating rooms, labor and delivery...

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Veröffentlicht in:Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 2023-12, Vol.142 (6), p.1341-1346
Hauptverfasser: Wright, Kelly N., Melnyk, Alexandra I., Emont, Jordan, Van Dis, Jane
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Current practices in the U.S. health care industry drive climate change. This review summarizes the vast research on the negative health effects of the climate crisis on patients as relevant to obstetrics and gynecology. We further propose solutions to decarbonize operating rooms, labor and delivery units, and nurseries and neonatal intensive care units through evidence-based reduction in our single-use supply, energy, and water, as well as anesthetic gases and appropriate waste sorting.
ISSN:0029-7844
1873-233X
DOI:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005435