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Go Green in Neuroradiology: towards reducing the environmental impact of its practice.

Authors :
Rovira, Àlex
Ben Salem, Douraied
Geraldo, Ana Filipa
Cappelle, Sarah
del Poggio, Anna
Cocozza, Sirio
Saatci, Isil
Zlatareva, Dora
Lojo, Sara
Quattrocchi, Carlo Cosimo
Morales, Ángel
Yousry, Tarek
Source :
Neuroradiology. Apr2024, Vol. 66 Issue 4, p463-476. 14p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Raising public awareness about the relevance of supporting sustainable practices is required owing to the phenomena of global warming caused by the rising production of greenhouse gases. The healthcare sector generates a relevant proportion of the total carbon emissions in developed countries, and radiology is estimated to be a major contributor to this carbon footprint. Neuroradiology markedly contributes to this negative environmental effect, as this radiological subspecialty generates a high proportion of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures, the majority of them requiring high energy-intensive equipment. Therefore, neuroradiologists and neuroradiological departments are especially responsible for implementing decisions and initiatives able to reduce the unfavourable environmental effects of their activities, by focusing on four strategic pillars—reducing energy, water, and helium use; properly recycling and/or disposing of waste and residues (including contrast media); encouraging environmentally friendly behaviour; and reducing the effects of ionizing radiation on the environment. The purpose of this article is to alert neuroradiologists about their environmental responsibilities and to analyse the most productive strategic axes, goals, and lines of action that contribute to reducing the environmental impact associated with their professional activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283940
Volume :
66
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neuroradiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176032333
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-024-03305-2