Green surgery: study weighs anesthesia waste in wrist operations
NCT ID NCT05385367
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 30 adults having wrist fracture surgery to compare how much waste and carbon dioxide different anesthesia methods produce. Participants received either general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, or both. Researchers weighed the trash and measured emissions to find out which option is better for the environment.
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Locations
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Sturgeon Community Hospital
St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 6C4, Canada
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University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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