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Episode 168: How to be Greener in Surgery, Part 2
Episode 168
Sunday, 30 May, 2021

In part 1 @CleoKenington, ASGBI lead for Sustainability, told us about the huge problem healthcare has with greenhouse emissions and what to do about improving pathways to minimise healthcare impact, In this eposode Cleo tell us what each of us can do once the patient gets to theatre. Practical solutions for all surgeons to embrace. Be part of the solution!Useful links: Resources for how to offer lifestyle advice to prevent disease:http://makingeverycontactcount.co.uk/training/healthy-lifestyle-information/https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/making-every-contact-count/To promote Shared decision making and improved perioperative see Centre for Perioperative care:https://cpoc.org.uk/about-cpocLean Healthcare pathwayshttps://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/green-surgery-challengeCompanies that produce reusable kit:Hybrid Laparoscopic Ports, scissors & Clip applicatorshttps://www.surginno.com/resposable-8-2/Reprocessed Harmonic scalpelshttps://www.vanguard-medical.com/harmonic-scalpel/The zero waste operating theatre:https://www.ecoquip.eu/procurement-projects/towards-zero-waste-operating-theatres.html