[The effectiveness of a system using re-useable linens to reduce the expense of surgical operations].
We introduced a system that uses re-useable linens for surgical operations in 2008. After 3 years from introduction we were able to reduce the expense of about yen 4,340,000 per year and CO2 production of 9,548 kg CO2 x m(-2) per year. We were convinced of the effect on reducing the expense of surgical operations and of decreasing the level of CO2 production that leads to global warming.
Department of Anesthesiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine Yokohama City Seibu Hospital, Yokohama 241-0811.
Kazuko
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Nagano
Saori
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Morita
Maiko
M
Shinoda
Yuki
Y
Kawana
Yuu
Y
Satou
Makito
M
Yokozuka
D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000191:economics*; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000191:economics*