Use of Greener Anesthesia Protects Patients and the Environment

February 20, 2025

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Presented by Health Lab

Health care contributes significantly to carbon emissions, with a portion coming from anesthesia agents. A study at Michigan Medicine showed that using less harmful anesthetics reduced emissions by 50% in a year without affecting patient safety or outcomes. Discover how small changes in medical practices can have a big impact on the environment and patient care in this article from Michigan Medicine’s Health Lab.

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