In part 1 @CleoKenington, ASGBI lead for Sustainability, told us about the huge problem healthcare has with greenhouse emissions and what to do about improving pathways to minimise healthcare impact, In this eposode Cleo tell us what each of us can do once the patient gets to theatre. Practical solutions for all surgeons to embrace. Be part of the solution!
Useful links:
Resources for how to offer lifestyle advice to prevent disease:
http://makingeverycontactcount.co.uk/training/healthy-lifestyle-information/
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/making-every-contact-count/


To promote Shared decision making and improved perioperative see Centre for Perioperative care:
https://cpoc.org.uk/about-cpoc

Lean Healthcare pathways
https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/green-surgery-challenge

Companies that produce reusable kit:
Hybrid Laparoscopic Ports, scissors & Clip applicators
https://www.surginno.com/resposable-8-2/
Reprocessed Harmonic scalpels
https://www.vanguard-medical.com/harmonic-scalpel/

The zero waste operating theatre:
https://www.ecoquip.eu/procurement-projects/towards-zero-waste-operating-theatres.html

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