Green endoscopy: British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), Joint Accreditation Group (JAG) and Centre for Sustainable Health (CSH) joint consensus on practical measures for environmental sustainability in endoscopy.
Gut
; 72(1): 12-26, 2023 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36229172
ABSTRACT
GI endoscopy is highly resource-intensive with a significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and waste generation. Sustainable endoscopy in the context of climate change is now the focus of mainstream discussions between endoscopy providers, units and professional societies. In addition to broader global challenges, there are some specific measures relevant to endoscopy units and their practices, which could significantly reduce environmental impact. Awareness of these issues and guidance on practical interventions to mitigate the carbon footprint of GI endoscopy are lacking. In this consensus, we discuss practical measures to reduce the impact of endoscopy on the environment applicable to endoscopy units and practitioners. Adoption of these measures will facilitate and promote new practices and the evolution of a more sustainable specialty.
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Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Gastroenterology
Type of study:
Guideline
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Gut
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom