Heart surgery goes green: study tests Low-Flow anesthesia to cut emissions
NCT ID NCT07313969
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether using a very low flow of the anesthesia gas sevoflurane during heart surgery is safe and reduces environmental impact. 92 adults having planned heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either ultra-low-flow or normal-flow anesthesia. Researchers measured how much gas was used, the carbon footprint, and whether patients stayed stable during surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sevoflurane
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using less anesthesia gas during heart surgery is safe and helps the environment by cutting waste and emissions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 92 patients, so results may not apply to all heart surgeries. The main focus is on cost and emissions, not patient health outcomes.
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Locations
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Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, 06810, Turkey (Türkiye)