Infographic: Environmental impact of general anaesthesia V.S. loco-regional anesthesia

The Environmental Impact of General anaesthesia vs. Loco-Regional Anaesthesia

This infographic illustrates the environmental footprint of general anaesthesia compared to loco-regional anaesthesia across 2,714 surgeries. With 95% performed under general anaesthesia, a hypothetical shift to loco-regional techniques could save:

  • 92 kg of sevoflurane
  • 40,655 kg of CO₂ emissions
  • The equivalent of driving around the world 10 times

Visual elements include a sevoflurane vial, a CO₂ cloud, and a globe to represent the potential environmental savings. Data sourced from the Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care (2024).

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Infographic showing environmental impact of general vs loco-regional anaesthesia across 2,714 surgeries, highlighting potential savings in sevoflurane, CO₂ emissions, and global driving equivalents."
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