Safety, quality & education

The green ICU: how to interpret green? A multiple perspective approach

Crit CarePublished Narrative review

Authors' conclusion

Based on the core sustainability principles, this three-step approach towards green ICUs provides a valuable tool to professionals worldwide to facilitate change towards environmentally responsible intensive care units.

Study context

Population
ICUs
Methodological detailsmultiple perspective approach
  • Multiple perspective approach

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • Measurement of environmental sustainability: identify hotspots, quantify environmental impacts of products and procedures, monitor sustainable progress
  • Multidisciplinary approach to improve environmental sustainability: procurement specialists and healthcare professionals collaborating, co-creation and green teams as grassroots change agents; context-specific approach to fit local regulatory requirements and create support of professionals
  • Share results and create momentum: publishing initiatives, participating in online (inter)national networks

Original publication

The green ICU: how to interpret green? A multiple perspective approach. Crit Care. Published 19 February 2025. doi:10.1186/s13054-025-05316-8

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