JOURNAL ARTICLE

On the ethics of removing Entonox® from labour ward: beyond carbon dioxide equivalents and seeking justice for patients and the planet.

  • Published In: Anaesthesia, 2024, v. 79, n. 8. P. 787 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hudson, Sarah; Muspratt‐Tucker, Nadia; Kudsk‐Iversen, Søren 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the ethical implications of removing Entonox® from labor wards as part of a strategy to mitigate the climate crisis. The authors argue that while the greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting effects of nitrous oxide are well-known, it is premature to remove it without first addressing wastage and exploring alternative strategies. They emphasize the importance of considering patient care, staff safety, and the impact on vulnerable groups when making decisions about sustainability in healthcare. The authors also call for a broader approach to sustainability that goes beyond carbon counting and includes considerations of health inequality and social justice. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Anaesthesia. 2024/08, Vol. 79, Issue 8, p787
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-2409
  • DOI:10.1111/anae.16296
  • Accession Number:178442443
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