Understanding and quantifying the environmental impact of sterile medical devices: a carbon footprint study of single-use electrosurgical scalpels and their reusable alternatives
Background In France, 25% of healthcare emissions are attributed to the supply of medical devices, underscoring the necessity for the development of more sustainable procurement policies. However, comparing the carbon footprint of different devices, especially single-use devices versus reusable ones...
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| Main Authors: | David Feldman, Chloé Couret, Johann Clouet, Annabel Goubil, Kimberley Lefèvre, Mireille Ferlita, Elise Rochais |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMJ Surgery, Interventions, & Health Technologies |
| Online Access: | https://sit.bmj.com/content/7/1/e000348.full |
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