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Listen "Ep. 276 Understanding Medical Waste Management in Operating Rooms with Dr. Sunil Patel"
Episode Synopsis
Can we reduce OR waste without compromising patient care? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Sunil Patel (Johns Hopkins) joins host Dr. Ruchika Talwar (Vanderbilt) to explore strategies for improving environmental sustainability in surgical practice.
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SYNPOSIS
They discuss the scope of OR-generated waste, the impact of plastics and carbon emissions, and emerging data linking environmental exposures to carcinogenesis. Dr. Patel highlights evidence supporting reusable vs. single-use instruments, shares examples of successful waste-reduction initiatives, and emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to make sustainable practices achievable across healthcare systems.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction3:29 - Current State of OR Waste20:09 - Strategies to Reduce Waste24:52 - Impact of Climate Change on Patients33:55 - Future Directions40:27 - Conclusion
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SYNPOSIS
They discuss the scope of OR-generated waste, the impact of plastics and carbon emissions, and emerging data linking environmental exposures to carcinogenesis. Dr. Patel highlights evidence supporting reusable vs. single-use instruments, shares examples of successful waste-reduction initiatives, and emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to make sustainable practices achievable across healthcare systems.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction3:29 - Current State of OR Waste20:09 - Strategies to Reduce Waste24:52 - Impact of Climate Change on Patients33:55 - Future Directions40:27 - Conclusion
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