Rational Use of Anaesthesia Breathing Circuits
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Align local practices with international guidelines, achieve sustainable practice and financial savings. Successfully aligned NUH practices with international guidelines, proving safety and sustainability of reduced usage.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals, CO2 Waste, Productivity, Cost Saving, Material Waste
About this Content
Aims
Align local practices with international guidelines, achieve sustainable practice and financial savings.
Background
Global deviation exists in breathing circuit replacement cycles; NUH aimed to align practice with international guidelines, reducing usage and environmental impact.
Methods
Implemented bacterial/viral filters and adopted a weekly change policy to replace daily circuit use. Conducted multidisciplinary collaboration and shared sessions.
Results
Reduced annual breathing circuit usage by 80% (~5800 circuits saved), achieving $46,400 cost savings and 11,600 kg CO2e reduction.
Conclusion
Successfully aligned NUH practices with international guidelines, proving safety and sustainability of reduced usage.
Lessons Learnt
Weekly breathing circuit change is sustainable and safe, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
Keywords
Sustainability, Anaesthesia Circuits, Carbon Footprint
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Anaesthesiology |
Project Lead(s) | Pamela Ting Li Ming |
Project Member(s) | Christine Wong Siaw Wei |
Connect with this contributor!
Pamela Ting Li Ming - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
943_NUHS_SHM_2023_Rational_use_of_anaesthesia_breathing_circuits.pdf