Publications by authors named "David J Rooney"
Background: Seven per cent of general waste and 20% of healthcare risk waste produced in acute hospitals in Ireland comes from operating theatres. Surgical wrap comprises 11% of operating theatre waste.
Aims: The primary aim of this study was to pilot the implementation of a recycling initiative for surgical instrument set wrap in an operating theatre in Ireland.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the intake of dietary micronutrients like iron, folate, and vitamin B12 affects maternal hemoglobin levels and fetal growth during pregnancy.
- It involved 759 mother-child pairs, using food diaries and blood samples to analyze nutrient intake and growth metrics at various stages of pregnancy.
- Results showed that while dietary intakes of iron and folate were lacking, there was no clear link between these nutrients and fetal growth, but lower maternal hemoglobin at 28 weeks was associated with increased fetal and placental growth rates.