Evaluating the carbon footprint of sedation practices in intensive care.

Jie Lin SoongPei Lin HoValerie Ser Hwee NeoSui An Lie

Published in: Nursing in critical care (2024)

Adopting a holistic approach to environmental sustainability in the ICU, sedation practices also contribute to generating greenhouse gases, albeit small, and can be targeted to reduce unnecessary carbon footprint.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
primary care
life cycle
healthcare
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
cancer therapy
human health