Extracorporeal renal replacement treatment and environmental sustainability: the point of view of the technology manufacturer

Authors

  • Alessandro Corsi Active Medical Device HD, B.Braun Avitum Italy S.p.A., Mirandola (MO) - Italy
  • Paolo Scanavacca Water Treatment & Home HD, B. Braun Avitum Italy S.p.A., Mirandola (MO) - Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33393/gcnd.2024.3257

Keywords:

Environment, Hemodialysis, Sustainability

Abstract

Healthcare contributes significantly to resource depletion and greenhouse gas emissions; this is because the production, transportation, use and waste disposal of the necessary products are involved.

Since renal replacement treatment has a big impact in this context, all the community involved in this sector should have a clear policy and a full awareness on the conservation of the environment and its sustainability.

The products of HD technologies are looking forward the future to take part in this awareness.

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