Understanding and quantifying the environmental impact of sterile medical devices: a carbon footprint study of single-use electrosurgical scalpels and their reusable alternatives
These findings are contingent on our hospital's practices and may vary based on several factors. Beyond estimating these carbon footprints, it provides a practical, decision-oriented analysis accessible for hospital leadership and healthcare professionals, supporting institutional change.
Authors
- David Feldman
- Annabel Goubil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1291-3467)
- C. Couret (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5327-6850)
- Kimberley Lefèvre
- Johann Clouet
- Mireille Ferlita
- Elise Rochais
Institutions
- Nantes Université (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Surgery Interventions & Health Technologies
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsit-2024-000348
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20