Ep 119. Thoughtfully, Forever
From Australian Anaesthesia by Australian Society of Anaesthetists
May 20, 2026 · 15 min · Season 1 · Episode 119
About this episode
This episode reviews an article on sharps waste management and shares insights from a sabbatical in Switzerland.
In this episode, I'm reviewing an article that was published in the April 2026 Anaesthesia and Intensive Care journal (AIC). It's all about sharps waste management! A snapshot (literally) on what we are placing in our sharps bins and whether there is any room for improvement (spoiler alert - yes, there is plenty!). I also share some insights from my Sabbatical in Switzerland. This podcast accompanies the poster designed by Dr Nathan Chin in the June 2026 Australian Anaesthetist magazine. Download your free copy here . To read the scientific paper from AICm click here . You may need your ASA login to access it. Three more episodes you might want to listen to: Ep69. Talking TRA2SH - trainee led research into sustainability in healthcare with Dr Jess Davies Ep96. Introducing Prof Philip Peyton, new editor in chief at Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Ep114. Laughing Gas, Serious Waste: Measuring Nitrous Wastage with Dr Ethan Fitzclarence Some AI generated notes: Episode Highlights 00:00:30: Introduction to the sharps bin contamination study from April 2026 Anesthesia and Intensive Care journal, featuring artwork by anaesthesia trainee Dr. Nathan Chin 00:02:15: Sharps waste disposal…
Topics covered
- sharps waste management
- sustainability in healthcare
- environmental impact
- anaesthesia practices
- healthcare costs
Keywords
- sharps waste
- anaesthesia
- sustainability
- healthcare
- environmental impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Australian Society of Anaesthetists
Books & works: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Places: Switzerland
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