Environmentally Sustainable Intensive Care Unit

Healthcare has made significant progress in the last century; however, its carbon footprint has negatively impacted the health of the planet. The intensive care unit (ICU) is called the ‘carbon hotspot’ of the hospital, as it contributes significantly towards the carbon footprint while delivering the care. We need to put in collaborative and continuous efforts from various stakeholders to make ICUs environmentally sustainable. Key words: Climate change, carbon footprint, green team, lifecycle assessment, material flow analysis.