Pulse lavage is recommended in all modern total joint arthroplasty operations in the UK. The common current pulse lavage is a disposable battery-operated system. AC and power tool powered models are commercially available in the UK. We performed a carbon emissions analysis of each model to evaluate the reduction in the carbon footprint of the arthroplasty operations at one trust and extrapolated the data to scale the possible economic and environmental benefits. Introducing a power tool driven pulse lavage system can reduce the carbon footprint of pulse lavage by 50% compared to the battery and AC-powered options. Additionally, we have reduced the economic impact of one trust by switching to a "greener" alternative pulse lavage system. In trusts where a power tool-driven pulse lavage is not possible, we advocate using AC-powered kits that are less wasteful than the more commonly used battery-powered options.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10859710 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.52195 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Pulse Irrigation Reduces Rate of Postoperative Hematoma Following Breast Reduction.
Aesthetic Plast Surg
January 2025
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 10 Union Square East, Suite 2L, New York, 10003, USA.
Purpose: Breast reduction (BR) involves a large surface area of manipulated tissue, increasing the risk of postoperative hematoma. Pulse irrigation (PI) uses a device to deliver intermittent pressurized irrigant intraoperatively. This study aims to evaluate whether the use of PI is associated with reduced incidence of postoperative hematoma after BR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManaging Calciphylaxis: Insights from Real-World Cases at a Tertiary Academic Center.
Adv Skin Wound Care
January 2025
At University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, Kanika Kochhar, DPM, is Podiatry Fellow; and Brennen O'Dell, DPM, Garneisha Torrence, DPM, MHMS, and Alton Johnson, DPM, DABPM, FACPM, FASPS, CWSP, are Clinical Assistant Professors. Carey Spitler, MSN, NP-C, CWON, is Nurse Practitioner, University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor. Also at University of Michigan Medical School, Brian Schmidt, DPM, is Clinical Associate Professor.
Calciphylaxis is a rare and potentially fatal condition involving chronic, nonhealing wounds caused by microvascular calcification. There is currently no approved treatment for calciphylaxis, contributing to its devastating impacts on quality of life. In this case series, the authors highlight instances of potentially misdiagnosed calciphylaxis in a cohort of patients and emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis through multidisciplinary management approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRise in intraluminal temperature during ureteroscopy: Is this a concern?
Investig Clin Urol
January 2025
Department of Urology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
The global increase in urolithiasis prevalence has led to a shift towards minimally invasive procedures, such as retrograde intrarenal surgery, supported by advancements in laser technologies for lithotripsy. Pulsed lasers, particularly the holmium YAG and the newer thulium fiber laser, have significantly transformed the management of upper urinary tract stones. However, the use of high-power lasers in these procedures introduces risks of heat-related injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRadiological and Pathological Analysis of Pembrolizumab-Associated Lung Lesions: Diagnostic Challenges and Management.
Am J Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty and Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan.
BACKGROUND Pembrolizumab, a programmed cell-death protein-1 (PD-1)-targeting antibody, extends survival in cancer patients but may cause lung injury as a side effect. This immunotherapy enhances the immune system's ability to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. However, its immunomodulatory action can sometimes lead to immune-related adverse events, including lung injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSolutes in water affect the primary cavitation bubble generated by a pulsed erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser.
Lasers Med Sci
December 2024
University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Laser-activated irrigation (LAI) of root canal systems depends on the generation of cavitation bubbles in the endodontic irrigant. Physical studies thus far focused on pulse energy, pulse length, frequency, and fiber tip shape, mostly in plain water. This study investigated the effect of endodontically relevant molecules (sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), and their combination) in water on physical properties of the resulting solution, and their impact on primary cavitation bubble features.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!