Regional anesthesia

Environmental responsibility in resource utilization during the practice of regional anesthesia: a Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Delphi consensus study

Can J AnaesthPublished Delphi consensus study

Methodological detailsthree-round modified Delphi, anonymized voting, evidence review, Strong consensus defined as ≥ 75% agreement; weak consensus as ≥ 50% but < 75% agreement
  • Three-round modified Delphi
  • Anonymized voting
  • Evidence review
  • Strong consensus defined as ≥ 75% agreement; weak consensus as ≥ 50% but < 75% agreement

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. strong consensus

    Hand hygiene using alcohol scrub rather than soap and water

  2. strong consensus

    Sterile gowns unnecessary for single-injection regional anesthesia (RA) techniques

  3. strong consensus

    Only minimal equipment in the premade packs

  4. strong consensus

    Goal-directed use of sedation and supplemental oxygen

Original publication

Environmental responsibility in resource utilization during the practice of regional anesthesia: a Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Delphi consensus study. Can J Anaesth. Published 17 March 2025. doi:10.1007/s12630-025-02918-2

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