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Ten tips from the Swiss Working Group on Sustainable Nephrology on how to go green in your dialysis unit.

Authors :
Pruijm, Menno
Rho, Elena
Woywodt, Alexander
Segerer, Stephan
Source :
Clinical Kidney Journal; Jun2024, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p1-8, 8p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The health-care system and particularly renal replacement therapy has a significant carbon footprint adding to global warming and extreme weather conditions. Improving sustainability has become the focus of national and international working groups. Many reviews underline the need for improvement of sustainability in nephrology, in particular dialysis, and provide recommendations on how to reduce waste, energy, and water consumption. However, how to implement these recommendations, and where to start, is not always clear. This paper summarizes discussions within the 'working group on sustainable nephrology' of the Swiss Society of Nephrology. We do not provide a detailed review of the topic but instead present a practical 10-point action plan to help health-care workers in nephrology make a start and improve the carbon footprint of their dialysis centres. We emphasize the importance of ongoing research, cooperation, and dialogue, and welcome additional ideas from the wider renal community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20488505
Volume :
17
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Kidney Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178320989
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfae144