Anesthesia
The WSMA encourages all hospitals and surgical centers in Washington to
adopt programs to reduce the climate impacts of anesthesia while
maintaining clinical excellence. (C-10, A-24)
The WSMA endorses legislation to assist hospitals, surgical centers, and
anesthesiology practices in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. (C-10, A-24)
The WSMA endorses such legislation addressing the climate impacts of
anesthesia that should not supersede the clinical judgment of the
physician acting in the patient’s best interest, nor ban any currently
available anesthetic options. (C-10, A-24)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services