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Podcast: Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
Episode: #246 Ditching Nitrous Oxide: The Bike Commuter's Guide to Safe and Sustainable Anesthesia
Description: Dr. Liz Hansen takes us behind the scenes of a remarkable transformation at Seattle Children's Hospital, where pediatric anesthesiologists have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by over 90% without compromising patient safety. A lifelong environmentalist and bike commuter, Dr. Hansen was shocked to discover that anesthesia gases contributed to 7% of her hospital's total emissions. This revelation sparked a personal and professional journey to align her clinical practice with her environmental values.The conversation reveals practical strategies for reducing anesthesia's carbon footprint, from eliminating nitrous oxide to implementing low-flow techniques. Dr. Hansen shares how her team gradually won over...