ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2026
Impact of minimal flow anaesthesia on anaesthetic gas consumption and carbon emission - A prospective observational study.
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- Balancing peri-operative anaesthesia: Financial efficiency and quality surgical outcomes.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2026Article
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Background and Aims: There are increasing concerns about heat-trapping properties (global warming potential) of inhaled anaesthetic agents. We decided to assess the reduction in anaesthetic agent consumption in minimal flow anaesthesia and calculate the carbon footprint impact profile, that is, carbon dioxide equivalent (CO Methods: This single-arm observational study with modelling using comparative inferential statistics was conducted on 30 patients scheduled for oncosurgery. Data regarding consumption of inhalational agents were collected from the Draeger Primus anaesthesia workstation for 30 patients maintained with minimal flow (0.5 L/min). These data were compared with values of the same patients if they were given low-flow anaesthesia (1 L/min) calculated using a standard formula. Data analysis was done with Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 software. Results: Compared to low flow, consumption of sevoflurane and nitrous oxide decreased by 39.5% ( Conclusion: Use of minimal flow is associated with less environmental pollution and a profound difference in overall carbon footprint profile alongside a decrease in total cost of anaesthetic agents.
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