Comparison of waste generated for procedures undertaken in a local procedure room versus a general operating theatre.

Jolly Neriamparambil, Anna; Sheehy, Becky; Morris, Holly · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2026

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

This study measured the difference in waste generated for the same procedure performed in a local procedure room and in an operating theatre. The equipment costs, sterilization costs and waste produced were less for the local procedure room.<b>Level of Evidence:</b> IV.