Small steps can make big impacts – Cool sticks at Northumbria NHS Trust
Summary
Small steps can make big impacts. The team at Northumbria targeted Ethyl Chloride, the topical anaesthetic and greenhouse gas, that is used to test sensory block height in theatres and labour ward. They introduced metallic cool-sticks and demonstrated significant reductions in environmental and financial impact.
Authors: Joshua Craig, Zoe Robertson, Elaine Winkley
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Location: Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust