Publications by authors named "Jan M Wong"
Article Synopsis
- Nitrous oxide (NO) is a major greenhouse gas contributing to the healthcare sector's carbon footprint, with pre-utilisation losses of up to 95%, which can potentially be minimized by decommissioning NO manifolds.
- A study involving 18 hospitals in Greater London collected data on NO utilization over five days, revealing that only 18% of procured NO was utilized, leading to estimated pre-utilisation losses of over 5 million liters.
- The results indicated strong support among anaesthetists for decommissioning manifolds, highlighting both environmental and economic advantages in improving NO management.
A 47-year-old ex-nurse presented to the emergency department having consumed an unknown quantity of antifreeze. She was found to have a high level of ethylene glycol (the toxic component of antifreeze) in her bloodstream. Treatment is with either fomepizole or ethanol.
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