Comparison of waste generated for procedures undertaken in a local procedure room versus a general operating theatre

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 2026

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Authors: Anna Jolly Neriamparambil, Becky Sheehy, Holly Morris
DOI: 10.1177/17531934251396825
Cited by: 1
References: 3

Abstract

This study measured the difference in waste generated for the same procedure performed in a local procedure room and in an operating theatre. The equipment costs, sterilization costs and waste produced were less for the local procedure room. Level of Evidence: IV

Fields of Study & Subjects

Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management Surgical site infection prevention

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
51
Issue
6
Pages
823–825
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN