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
2022
Action guidance for addressing pollution from inhalational anaesthetics
Devlin‐Hegedus J, McGain F, Harris R, Sherman J. Action guidance for addressing pollution from inhalational anaesthetics. Anaesthesia 2022, 77: 1023-1029. PMID: 35729804, PMCID: PMC9543086, DOI: 10.1111/anae.15785.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlobal healthcare communityAction-oriented recommendationsEvidence-based actionsPatient careMedical educationHealth communityHealthcare communityDrug formularyHealthImpact of pollutionUrgent actionNitrous oxide useGreenhouse gas emissionsSustained anesthesiaPollution mitigationPollutionRegional anesthesiaClimate impactsClimate changeMitigation actionsGas emissionsCareOxide useCommunityIntervention
2016
Environmental Impacts of the U.S. Health Care System and Effects on Public Health
Eckelman MJ, Sherman J. Environmental Impacts of the U.S. Health Care System and Effects on Public Health. PLOS ONE 2016, 11: e0157014. PMID: 27280706, PMCID: PMC4900601, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLife cycle assessment modelingAir pollution emissionsGreenhouse gas emissionsPollution burdenIndustrial activitiesAssessment modelingCriteria air pollutantsStratospheric ozone depletionAcid rainEnvironmental impactsPollution-related diseasesGas emissionsPollution emissionsAir toxicsEnvironmental performancePollutionAir pollutants