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Estimating the environmental impact of endoscopic activity at a tertiary center: a pilot study
Autores da FMUP
Participantes de fora da FMUP
- Ribeiro, Tiago
- Morais, Rui
- Monteiro, Cristiana
- Carvalho, Ana
- Barros, Sonia
- Fernando, Andre
- Pioche, Mathieu
- de Santiago, Enrique Rodriguez
Unidades de investigação
Abstract
IntroductionThe growing number of endoscopic procedures, frequently requiring single-use disposable instruments, is responsible for the production of a large amount of waste. To this date, the reality of waste production at large European Gastroenterology centers is unknown. This study aimed to estimate the amount of waste due to endoscopic practice at a tertiary center in Portugal.MethodsWe performed a prospective study to calculate the mass (in kg) of residues generated during a period of 5 working days of endoscopic practice. We included residues produced at endoscopy suites, pre and postprocedure areas and during endoscope reprocessing. Residues were categorized as non-dangerous (groups I/II), of biologic risk (group III) and specific hazardous hospital residues (group IV). The production of residues separated for recycling/valorization (paper/card and plastic) was also quantified. The volume of water used for reprocessing an endoscope was also assessed.ResultsDuring the analyzed period, 241 endoscopic procedures were performed. A total of 443.2 kg of waste (22.6 kg from groups I/II, 266.9 kg from group III and 3.9 kg from group IV) were produced, most from group III (75%). For each endoscopic procedure, 1.8 kg of waste was generated. Of the total waste mass, 17.8% was separated for recycling/valorization. A volume of 55L of water was required for reprocessing one endoscope.ConclusionEach endoscopic procedure generated a significant amount of waste and water consumption during reprocessing. These real-life analyses are a pivotal step before implementing effective measures to improve resource utilization and more sustainable practices.
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- ISSN/ISSNe:
- 0954-691X, 1473-5687
- Tipo:
- Article
- Páginas:
- 39-44
- Link para outro recurso:
- www.scopus.com
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.
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Keywords
- climate change; endoscopy; medical waste; water consumption
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Ribeiro T,Morais R,Monteiro C,Carvalho A,Barros S,Fernando A,Pioche M,de Santiago ER,Macedo G. Estimating the environmental impact of endoscopic activity at a tertiary center: a pilot study. Eur. J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 2024. 36. (1):p. 39-44. IF:2,100. (4).
