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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