This indicator tracks the amount of CO2e equivalent emissions released into the atmosphere due to desflurane use in Australian hospitals. Desflurane is one of three inhalation agents used for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia in Australia. It is a highly potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential of more than 2,500 times that of carbon dioxide over 100 years.
This HEAL indicator is a collaboration between researchers from the University of Canberra, The University of Melbourne and The University of Sydney (project lead: Dr Luise Kazda).
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