Scotland becomes first country to ban climate-harming anesthetic ...Middle East

LONDON: Scotland has become the first country in the world to ban the use of the anesthetic desflurane due to its harmful impact on the environment, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.“Desflurane, used as an anesthetic during the surgery, has a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide,“ the Scottish government said in a statement.“Removing it from use in hospital theatres across NHS Scotland saves emissions equivalent to powering 1,700 homes every year,“ it added.Meanwhile, more than 40 hospital trusts in England and a number of hospitals in Wales are cutting down the usage.The work was led by clinicians who have moved away from using desflurane to clinically appropriate an

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Scotland becomes first country to ban climate-harming anesthetic )

Also on site :

• Major Country Star Forced to Cancel Even More Shows Due to ‘Continued Illness’: ‘My Voice Is Just Not There’
• Legendary '60s Rock Band Drops New Album — But Fans Still Flock to Old Classic
• Walmart Is Selling a 'Fantastic' $400 Charcoal Smoker Grill for Just $110, and Shoppers Say It's 'Perfect for Tailgating and Picnics'