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DOI: 10.1055/a-2150-9311
Green Endoscopy – Strategien für mehr Nachhaltigkeit in der Endoskopie
Green endoscopy – strategy for more sustainablility in endoscopy
Zusammenfassung
Das Thema Klimaschutz, Ökologie und CO2-Neutralität wird seit Jahren in der Gesellschaft intensiv und zunehmend diskutiert. Auch in Krankenhäusern und anderen medizinischen Einrichtungen nimmt dies einen immer höheren Stellenwert ein. Der Gesundheitssektor ist für 5,6% aller deutschlandweiten CO2-Emissionen verantwortlich, insbesondere durch den hohen Energieverbrauch und den anfallenden Müll von 6kg pro Patient und Tag. Der folgende Beitrag fasst die Möglichkeiten zusammen, die die Endoskopie als Beitrag zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit zu leisten vermag. Ein besonderer Focus liegt auf den heute schon einfach umzusetzenden Maßnahmen.
Abstract
Climate protection, ecology and CO2 neutrality have been discussed intensively and increasingly in society for years. This is also becoming increasingly important in hospitals and other medical facilities. The health care sector is responsible for 5.6% of all CO2 emissions in Germany, particularly due to high energy consumption and a daily waste production of 6kg per patient. The following article summarizes the options for endoscopy to contribute to ecological sustainability, with a special focus on measures that can be easily implemented today.
Publikationsverlauf
Eingereicht: 09. März 2023
Angenommen nach Revision: 03. August 2023
Artikel online veröffentlicht:
16. Februar 2024
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