Eco-Warriors measure anesthesia waste in wrist surgery

NCT ID NCT05385367

First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at how much waste different types of anesthesia create during wrist fracture surgery. Researchers measured carbon emissions and solid trash from general, regional, and combined anesthesia in 30 adults. The goal was to find out which method is better for the environment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sturgeon Community Hospital

    St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 6C4, Canada

  • University of Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

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