Guidance from the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland Relating to Desflurane.
Guidance from the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland Relating to Desflurane. We all have a responsibility to urgently address the climate and biodiversity crises, particularly in the developed world as we are the main cause of both. The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland are mindful of the position taken by our colleagues in the Association of Anaesthetists and the Royal College of Anaesthetists to support the decommissioning of desflurane in the NHS. This is based upon their assessment that there are clinically safe, more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternatives. The College of
Annual greenhouse gas emissions from inhaled anaesthetic agents in the Republic of Ireland
The College is proud that, through the efforts of members of its Sustainability Committee, Ireland is the first country to publish direct determination of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) of inhaled anaesthetic agents at a national level. Dr Tim Keady and colleagues estimated that in 2019, total emissions from inhaled anaesthetic agents used across all public hospitals and the majority of private hospitals amounted to 17 865 tonnes CO2e or ∼0.03% of the total Irish emissions in 2019 (∼59 000 000 tonnes CO2e). The vast majority of emissions (84% or 15 047
Healthcare and cycling groups call for more focus from hospitals on active travel
The Sustainability Committee of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, Cyclist.ie and Irish Doctors for the Environment have come together to recognise the best Irish public hospital for their commitment to active travel. A complex transport network is needed to move goods, staff and patients in healthcare. There is a significant carbon footprint associated with this. Personal travel accounts for approximately 10% of the carbon footprint in some healthcare settings (1). By encouraging active transport, we are not only reducing emissions but also improving the cardiorespiratory health of the communities in
IACA: Environmental sustainability: the next generation – Zoom Webinar – 8th June 2022
The International Academy of Colleges of Anaesthesiologists (IACA) hosted another IACA webinar on Wednesday, 8 June at 10am Irish time, focusing on the future of environmental sustainability in anaesthesia and pain medicine. The webinar featured guest speakers and panel members from around the globe, including local representatives from the CAI Sustainability Committee. We heard from new fellows and trainees working hard to create lasting changes within their workplaces and communities. The webinar featured a panel discussion and live Q&A. Faculty: Dr Dónall Ó’Cróinín (Webinar chair, Ireland) Dr Jess Davies (Guest speaker, Australia) Dr Noni
Eposters 2022: The Curlew Prize
Curlew. Conservation Status Red. © 2019 BirdWatch Ireland The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland is pleased to call for abstracts to be submitted in a new category – ‘Sustainable Healthcare’. Abstracts relating to any aspects of sustainability within healthcare are welcome. BBraun have graciously agreed to sponsor a prize in this category which will be known as ‘The Curlew Prize’. The Irish curlew population has hugely declined in recent decades and is in danger of disappearing. The college wishes
Fellowship in Sustainability in Perioperative Medicine ( Galway University Hospital )
The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Galway University Hospital are delighted to offer the opportunity to work full-time in this one-year post which offers a unique combination of perioperative medicine, education, equipment procurement and safety scholarship centred around the anaesthesiology/intensive care department within Galway University Hospital. Doctors eligible to be appointed into the fellowship must be within three years of CSCST in July 2021 and have completed their HST training within an Irish Postgraduate Training Body. Candidates who have achieved Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia through equivalent training and experience within the
Reduce your footprint
We are plotting a path towards more sustainable practice in our specialty. The environmental impact associated with the production, distribution and ultimate disposal of the journals we receive is not so trivial that it may be ignored. Please consider the following: an average person in industrialised country uses up to 300kg of paper per year; to manufacture a kilogram of paper requires two to three kilograms of wood and about 15 litres of water and finally, the majority of global paper production is not from recycled sources. The British Journal of Anaesthesia
Sustainability Prize at the Congress
We are delighted to announce that the CAI Annual Congress 2021 will have a dedicated Sustainability Programme as well as a fantastic prize for the best Sustainability project! Further details to follow. We look forward to seeing your projects next year! For tips on sustainable quality improvement (SusQI) projects check out this article from the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. Here you'll find the SusQI framework which is a simple approach to the incorporation of sustainability into mainstream QI projects. Learn how to apply SusQI principles such as patient empowerment, prevention, low carbon alternatives