YGAS
Yorkshire Green anaesthesia society

A space for Yorkshire Anaesthetists to learn, share ideas and collaborate to help make anaesthesia better for the environment

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What's this All About?

We have created this page as we are are a group of anaesthetists who care about the environment and the impact that our practice can have on the environment. 

Looking to get inspired or find information?

We have compiled a useful and inspiring resources page full of links to pages that you may find helpful, or if you have anything you want to add please send us a message using the contact form provided

Putting Anaesthetic-Generated Emmisions to Bed

A great case study from University Hospitals Bristol Trust highlighting changes made to reduce anaesthetic gas use. Find Out More...
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CLimate change lunch and learn

29th October - 12.30-13.30 - virtual Nom, Nom, Nom: How can food choices help reduce the healthcare impact on the climate crisis as well as improve health? Hosted by the Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership Sign up ...
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Reducing desflurane use at Airedale General Hospital

As CT1 at Airedale General hospital I was new to anaesthesia. I was just getting to grips with the basics but one thing stood out to me - as a department a lot of people were using desflurane on a ...
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It’s just a start…

We hope that one day this page will be full of ideas. For that to happen we are going to need some help! Let us know what you have been up to, any comments on the projects above, or ideas ...
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Ten Practical Actions for Doctors to Combat Climate Change

A great reminder that our potential to make positive change extends beyond turning off a vaporiser! Find Out More...
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Find us on the deanery website

You can now find YGAS via the Health Education Yorkshire and Humber School of Anaesthesia website homepage.
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