Past, present, and future of sustainable intensive care: narrative review and a large hospital system experience
Authors' conclusion
Our process has led to a 3-step pathway to inform similar initiatives for sustainable (green) critical care.
Study context
- Population
- Intensive care units (ICUs) of a large hospital system in Texas
- Outcome
- 3-step pathway for sustainable (green) critical care
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- (1) Establish a baseline: quantify the carbon footprint of the affected ICU and the cumulative footprint of all ICUs in the system
- (2) Form alliances and partnerships to target each major pollutant source and implement interventions reducing ICU-related greenhouse gas emissions and solid waste
- (3) Implement a systemwide Green ICU via multiple parallel grass-roots pathways engaging ICU staff and institutionalizing environmental awareness
Original publication
Past, present, and future of sustainable intensive care: narrative review and a large hospital system experience. Crit Care. Published 9 May 2024. doi:10.
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