Greener Radiology Group

New group thinking about ways to reduce the environmental impact of radiology. Get in touch - [email protected]

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

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[Prof. Warren Clements @Warren_IR]

Grateful to write this editorial on #Sustainability in #irad for @cvirendo. What is the next step to take as a society? Realistically, a top-down approach is needed and @cirsesociety and @SIRspecialists will play a key role here! https://t.co/VspNZddt4n @FIavius_P @JulianMaingard

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

How would @RCRadiologists shape up? We’d love to see our college sign up for some independent scrutiny of climate ambition and action.

[Climate & Health Scorecard Initiative @ClimHealthScore]

📢 Want to get involved with the Climate and Health Scorecard Project? We'd love to hear from you!

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⏰18 Nov 2022

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

Article containing lots of ideas for cutting the environmental impact of IR. Lots of solutions exist. Let’s implement them.

[Prof. Warren Clements @Warren_IR]

Great review article on sustainability in IR by my colleagues from Monash and Austin Health. A must-read!
@JulianMaingard @ronil_chandra @FIavius_P
https://t.co/09C3irDnVA

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

The surgeons have created a Green Theatre checklist with several points relevant to IR.

[Royal College of Anaesthetists @RCoANews]

Did you know 60% of the carbon footprint of operating theatres is energy for lights, warmers, air con etc?

The surgical colleges have produced an evidence-based Green Theatre Checklist to support changes to reduce the carbon footprint of operative care. https://t.co/PC5IlIDfFI

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

Iodine based contrast recycling in fluoroscopy. Is this happening in your department?

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

If your department uses GE’s contrast, look at their iodine based contrast recycling scheme.

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

If your department uses GE’s contrast, look at their iodine based contrast recycling scheme.

[GE HealthCare @GEHealthCare]

Iodine, used in #CT and #Xrayimaging, is a non-renewable resource, and only about 18% of the current demand is reused. However, now @GEHealthcare’s recycling program is expanding, helping to support the circular economy. https://t.co/sLgMXiut6g #FutureofHealthcare #contrastmedia

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

@FIavius_P @jinsj22 @BSIR_News @CAIRweb @SIRspecialists Still better, even taking that into account, but, there is a caveat: if you lose the cap after a few uses the life cycle analysis would be less favourable https://t.co/NUfGwbfDwx

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

@FIavius_P @jinsj22 @BSIR_News @CAIRweb @SIRspecialists Better question: Does anyone in IR need to wear a disposable hair net? #reuseabletheatrecaps #theatrecapchallenge

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

A good summary of the pros and cons of home working/ hybrid working (link to article below). Home working may also reduce the carbon footprint of individual radiologists. Check the climate impact of home working here: https://t.co/Ydg2Ge4yd1

[Pediatric Radiology @PedRadJournal]

Time to catch up on summer reading! To be or not to be at the hospital? Work from home? Hybrid model? Healthcare workforce shortage? Pediatric radiologists - Read all about it!

https://t.co/3znR7trkAW

#radiology #pedsrad #HealthcareWorkers #WorkFromHome

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

Appendix 5 of the national infection prevention and control manual for England has a flow chart for when gloves are needed. https://t.co/ih27y74UZj

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

Can we reduce the use of disposable gloves in radiology? This guide for nurses highlights when gloves really need to be used, for example, when there is a risk of exposure to contaminated fluids.

[The RCN @theRCN]

Watch and share our #GAW22 film to help highlight how reducing unnecessary glove use is a simple way to make health care more sustainable: https://t.co/TdmSLLgfGm

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

Following record high temperatures and subsequent wildfires in the UK this week, look out for our article on how radiology can contribute to net zero in your paper copy of @ClinRadiology this month. #GreenerNHS

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

What else can we do to cut radiology reg commuting?

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

On the day that Wales provisionally smashes the previous hottest day record of 35.2°C, we have some ideas from radiology registrars* to help them cut travel and transport emissions during training…

[Met Office @metoffice]

1600 UPDATE: Hawarden in Flintshire has now provisionally reached 37.1°C

🌡️ This is the highest air temperature ever recorded in #Wales #Heatwave2022 #heatwave #hottestdayoftheyear

[Greener Radiology Group @GreenerRad]

* ideas that came out of a recent journal club session