Desflurane decommissioning: more than meets the eye.

The article discusses the decommissioning of the volatile anaesthetic agent desflurane by NHS England. The decision to decommission desflurane follows the example set by NHS Scotland in 2023. The main argument for decommissioning desflurane is its impact on climate change as it is a greenhouse gas. The article also mentions that desflurane usage in the NHS has already significantly decreased due to clinical preference and the availability of alternative anaesthetic agents. The article emphasizes the importance of considering the environmental impact when making healthcare decisions and highlights other sustainability challenges in the healthcare industry. [Extracted from the article]