Volatile anesthetics for lung protection: a bridge between operating rooms and intensive care units?

Landoni, Giovanni; Saleh, Omar Abu; Scarparo, Elena; Zangrillo, Alberto

doi:10.21037/atm.2016.12.48

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“…However, in a randomized clinical trial on the same topic, there was no difference regarding major complications when comparing the use of volatile anesthetics versus TIVA [104]. Although the latest results are interesting and intriguing, no conclusion or clinical advice can be provided on the topic based on the current scientific evidence [138].…”

Section: Lung Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%

Inhaled Anesthetics: Environmental Role, Occupational Risk, and Clinical Use

Costa

Kalmar

Struys

2021

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Inhaled anesthetics have been in clinical use for over 150 years and are still commonly used in daily practice. The initial view of inhaled anesthetics as indispensable for general anesthesia has evolved during the years and, currently, its general use has even been questioned. Beyond the traditional risks inherent to any drug in use, inhaled anesthetics are exceptionally strong greenhouse gases (GHG) and may pose considerable occupational risks. This emphasizes the importance of evaluating and considering its use in clinical practices. Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence of worsening climate changes, control measures are very slowly implemented. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all society sectors, including the health sector to maximally decrease GHG emissions where possible. Within the field of anesthesia, the potential to reduce GHG emissions can be briefly summarized as follows: Stop or avoid the use of nitrous oxide (N2O) and desflurane, consider the use of total intravenous or local-regional anesthesia, invest in the development of new technologies to minimize volatile anesthetics consumption, scavenging systems, and destruction of waste gas. The improved and sustained awareness of the medical community regarding the climate impact of inhaled anesthetics is mandatory to bring change in the current practice.

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Section: Lung Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%