{"title":"The optimal mode of anaesthesia: are we ready for an evidence-based recommendation?","authors":"Jasper M. Kampman , Nicolaas H. Sperna Weiland","doi":"10.1016/j.bja.2025.03.005","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An environmental impact study compared the carbon footprint of three large French hospitals, one that used >99% total intravenous anaesthesia, one that used target-controlled inhalation anaesthesia, and one that used manually optimised fresh gas flow. We consider these results with previously published environmental impact analyses to determine which mode of anaesthesia is most environmentally friendly. Current understanding in the field following the triple bottom line of ‘patient, planet, profit’ informs an evidence-based recommendation around the optimal default mode of anaesthesia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9250,"journal":{"name":"British journal of anaesthesia","volume":"134 6","pages":"Pages 1606-1609"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"British journal of anaesthesia","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0007091225001576","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"ANESTHESIOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
An environmental impact study compared the carbon footprint of three large French hospitals, one that used >99% total intravenous anaesthesia, one that used target-controlled inhalation anaesthesia, and one that used manually optimised fresh gas flow. We consider these results with previously published environmental impact analyses to determine which mode of anaesthesia is most environmentally friendly. Current understanding in the field following the triple bottom line of ‘patient, planet, profit’ informs an evidence-based recommendation around the optimal default mode of anaesthesia.
期刊介绍:
The British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) is a prestigious publication that covers a wide range of topics in anaesthesia, critical care medicine, pain medicine, and perioperative medicine. It aims to disseminate high-impact original research, spanning fundamental, translational, and clinical sciences, as well as clinical practice, technology, education, and training. Additionally, the journal features review articles, notable case reports, correspondence, and special articles that appeal to a broader audience.
The BJA is proudly associated with The Royal College of Anaesthetists, The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, and The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists. This partnership provides members of these esteemed institutions with access to not only the BJA but also its sister publication, BJA Education. It is essential to note that both journals maintain their editorial independence.
Overall, the BJA offers a diverse and comprehensive platform for anaesthetists, critical care physicians, pain specialists, and perioperative medicine practitioners to contribute and stay updated with the latest advancements in their respective fields.