2024
Environmental Impact of a Direct Laryngoscopy: Opportunities for Pollution Mitigation
Filley G, Kayastha D, Hayes W, Mehra S, Sherman J, Eckelman M. Environmental Impact of a Direct Laryngoscopy: Opportunities for Pollution Mitigation. The Laryngoscope 2024, 134: 3206-3214. PMID: 38379176, DOI: 10.1002/lary.31341.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGlobal warming potentialLife cycle assessmentEnvironmental impact categoriesImpact categoriesEnvironmental impactWater consumptionAlternative scenariosCycle assessmentPollution mitigationWarming potentialHuman healthDecontamination standardsNon-sterileYale-New Haven HospitalEnvironmental benefitsDecontaminationTertiary medical centerWaterSteam sterilizationCenters for Disease Control (CDCPollutionHigh-level disinfectionSurgical proceduresDirect laryngoscopySurgical towels
2020
Environmental and economic comparison of reusable and disposable blood pressure cuffs in multiple clinical settings
Sanchez S, Eckelman M, Sherman J. Environmental and economic comparison of reusable and disposable blood pressure cuffs in multiple clinical settings. Resources Conservation And Recycling 2020, 155: 104643. DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLife cycle assessmentCycle assessmentLife cycle costMaterial manufacturingCycle costPackaging materialsGreenhouse gas emissionsEconomic comparisonImpact categoriesLow costGas emissionsManufacturingGHG emissionsFrequent cleaningWaste disposalEnvironmental impactsWaste managementCleaningDisinfection scenariosEmissionLandfillEnvironmental modelingBlood pressurePackagingPressure