Ep065 - Sustainable Anaesthesia

<p>Welcome back to <em>Practice Matters</em>, the FIVP podcast where we explore the ideas, innovations, and frontline experiences helping independent practices thrive!</p><p>In this episode, we tackle a major environmental footprint hiding in plain sight within our prep rooms and theatres: anaesthetic gases. </p><p>Volatile agents like isoflurane and sevoflurane are potent greenhouse gases, but reducing their impact doesn&#39;t have to mean sacrificing patient safety—or your bottom line.</p><p>Joining us is <strong>VICTORIA PLIMMER</strong>, an RVN with a passion for clinical auditing and greener practice. Together, we unpack:</p><ul><li>Debunking the &quot;Cost vs. Green&quot; Myth: How sustainable choices boost profitability.</li><li>Quick Wins: Low-hanging fruit for immediate, low-budget implementation.</li><li>Low-Flow Safety: How to transition safely using essential monitoring tools and capnography.</li><li>Nurse-Led Workflow: Empowering RVNs to lead culture changes and optimize workflows.</li></ul><p>Tune in to learn how small, data-driven changes can create a greener, more cost-effective clinic today!</p><p>As ever, we would love to hear from your practice – send us a voice note or message via WhatsApp to 07709 83 68 65</p><p>For more information - <a href="https://vetsustain.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vet Sustain</a></p><p><br></p>