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