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

Key Points

• To assess the differences in waste generated and costs between a local procedure room and an operating theatre for the same procedures.
• Compared waste generated during procedures in a local procedure room and operating theatre.
• Measured equipment and sterilization costs associated with each setting.
• Less waste was produced in the local procedure room compared to the operating theatre.
• Lower sterilization and equipment costs were observed in the local procedure room.