Carbon emissions from total intravenous vs. volatile anaesthesia for elective cholecystectomy: a pilot observational study

Anaesthesia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Aditya Krishnan, Stephen Berry, Katie Booth, Louise Hiller, Joyce Yeung
DOI: 10.1111/anae.70167
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

Carbon emissions from total intravenous vs. volatile anaesthesia for elective cholecystectomy: a pilot observational studyEvery anaesthetic leaves an ecological footprint.Volatile anaesthetic agents are short-lived climate pollutants with high global warming potential, with total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) considered a `greener´alternative.Yet, most comparisons of anaesthetic techniques rely on modelling or retrospective records, which are unable to

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate Change and Health Impacts Global Health and Surgery Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Anaesthesia
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
81
Issue
6
Pages
883–884
Publication date
20 February 2026
Language
EN