New anesthesia method could cut toxic waste and patient risks
NCT ID NCT03014336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new method to remove carbon dioxide from anesthesia breathing circuits without using chemical filters. Current chemical filters can produce harmful compounds, increase costs, and create environmental waste. The study involved 286 low-to-medium risk surgery patients to see if the new method keeps CO2 levels safe during procedures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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Queen Elizabeth II HSC, Halifax Infirmary Site
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3A7, Canada
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