Fancy a leg massage? Calf compressors are well reported by patients in ICU as glorified leg massagers, but have been long used to prevent venous thromboembolism. Current literature now suggests there is limited therapeutic effect associated with the use of calf compressors when used with chemical prophylaxis. There is concern that the use of calf compressors is contributing to the already high waste production associated with intensive care. Steel got it! RNSH Operating theatres currently uses 51,786 single use plastic holloware items per year. RNSH Operating Theatres is proposing a transition to reusable steel holloware to eliminate the need to procure single use plastic holloware and the associated costs with their handling and disposal. Converting to steel holloware will also reduce supply chain reliance on single use plastics. BreathEco: greening respiratory healthcare Sophie’s presentation will outline some of the key issues of providing low carbon footprint respiratory care, inhaled medications and their disposal. Sophie will discuss the three projects that she and Net Zero Respiratory Co-Leads, Mellissa Batger and Katrina Tonga, have commenced to try and tackle some of the issues locally.
Dr Louise Hansell Net Zero Lead, NSLHD
Senior Physiotherapist, RNSH Clinical Research Fellow and Research Officer, The University of Sydney
Louise is a Net Zero Lead and senior physiotherapist at RNSH, and also holds a clinical research fellowship and research officer role at The University of Sydney. Louise’s Net Zero Lead role has focused on projects to reduce waste associated with low-value care in intensive care, as well as reducing e- waste within the physiotherapy department.
Erin Foulsham Net Zero Lead, NSLHD Anaesthetic Clinical Nurse Educator, RNSH
Erin has been a CNE of Anaesthetics at RNSH for over 10 years. In recent years she has worked with theatres and Environmental Services to improve waste management and recycling in the theatre department. Erin is a member of the RNSH Waste Management Group and the RNSH Sustainability Committee.
Dr Sophie Timmins Net Zero Lead, NSLHD Respiratory and Sleep Physician, RNSH Sophie is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician based at RNSH. Airways disease management has always been
a key focus of Sophie’s clinical practice. Reducing the carbon footprint of her home and clinical practice has more recently become a passion.
Q&A
Professor Margaret Schnitzler Head, Northern Clinical School Deputy Head, Sydney Medical School Academic Director, Medicine/Dentistry Northern Precinct Faculty of Medicine and Health
Margaret is a colorectal surgeon who is Head of the Northern Clinical School, Deputy Head Sydney Medical School, Academic Director (Medicine/Dentistry) Northern Precinct and Academic Lead for Surgery at the Northern Clinical School. Margaret chairs the NSLHD Net Zero Clinical Group and the Sydney Medical School Professionalism committee, is one of the co-directors of the MD program for the Specialty of Surgery and is a member of the Sydney Medical School Sustainability Leadership group.
NO 2 N 2 O
Dr Penny Hodges & Dr Andy Lindberg Net Zero Leads, NSLHD VMO Anaesthetists, RNSH
Anaesthetic gases, especially nitrous oxide (N 2 O), are potent greenhouse gases. Nitrous oxide has a significant global warming potential and depletes the ozone layer.
Penny and Andy are anaesthetists who have become increasingly interested and passionate about sustainability.
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