A Comparative Carbon Footprint Analysis of Disposable and Reusable Vaginal Specula. Issue 6 (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Donahue, Laura M.; Hilton, Stephen; Bell, Sarah G.; Williams, Brent C.; Keoleian, Gregory A.
• Is Part Of: Obstetrical & gynecological survey. Volume 75:Issue 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000668328.82296.5d
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-7828

Abstract

Abstract : (Abstracted from Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020; doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.02.007) In an attempt to save time, as well as reduce costs and transmission of infections, many health care systems in the United States have increased use of disposable medical equipment, which generally decrease costs upfront compared with their reusable alternatives. Use of disposable instruments, however, is associated with increased solid waste production and may increase greenhouse gas emissions, negatively impacting the environment.