Articles tagged with recycling

Gold and Platinum in Electrophysiology Catheters

Gold and Platinum in Electrophysiology Catheters

Gold and Platinum in EP Catheters : Advantages Precious metals like gold and platinum, renowned for their conductivity and biocompatibility, play a crucial role in EP catheters. Let's exam...

Energy Usage in the Cath Lab

Energy Usage in the Cath Lab

Unleashing the Economic Potential of Sustainable Cath Labs Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology labs rely heavily on energy-intensive angiography imaging systems. While efforts are u...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Catherization Lab

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in the Catherization Lab

Reducing Cardiology's Carbon Footprint: A Call to Action The field of cardiology, while vital for saving lives, carries a significant environmental burden. The increasing frequency of cardiac p...

The Responsibility of Physicians in Managing Healthcare Resources

The Responsibility of Physicians in Managing Healthcare Resources

Healthcare delivery systems are substantial consumers of financial resources and generate significant carbon emissions. Traditionally, these impacts have been linked to systemic factors such as poli...

Gold in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal for Health Innovation

Gold in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal for Health Innovation

Gold, often considered a symbol of wealth and luxury, has found its way into a variety of industries beyond jewelry and currency. One of the most significant and impactful uses of gold today is in th...

Platinum in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal Powering Modern Healthcare

Platinum in Medical Devices: A Precious Metal Powering Modern Healthcare

In the field of modern medicine, the materials used in medical devices are as crucial as the devices themselves. Among the many materials that play a significant role in healthcare, platinum st...

EP Recycling and Reprocessing Makes Sense

EP Recycling and Reprocessing Makes Sense

The Environmental Impact of Healthcare Waste The healthcare industry, particularly hospitals, generates a significant amount of waste, including single-use medical devices. While these devices ...

Sustainability and Savings: The Case for EP Catheter Recycling

Sustainability and Savings: The Case for EP Catheter Recycling

As a medical professional, you're undoubtedly aware of the significant advancements in cardiac testing. Cutting-edge technology now allows for unprecedented insights into the heart's function, surpas...

Is Healthcare Going Green?

Is Healthcare Going Green?

The healthcare sector in the United States is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 8.5% of the total emissions. This figure has been steadily increasing, with a 6% ri...