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

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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How to have A Sustainable Christmas

The overarching themes of sustainability are: using what you already have, reducing what you waste and minimizing what you receive. I have divided this into five sections based on what I think the most important things are at Christmas! Food ...
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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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YGAS and Gain-WM Joint Sustainable Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Project Competition

We had a fantastic afternoon of collaboration between GAIN-WM (Green Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Network West Midlands) and YGAS with our first ever joint event on Thursday 24th February. There were a great number of trainees from across both regions ...
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RCOA Environment and Sustainability Page

A whole host of resources and information from the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Find Out More...
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YGAS Virtual NEtworking Event

Monday 29th November - 19.30 to 21.00 A virtual networking event for those interested in sustainable anaesthesia. An opportunity to get to know each other, share ideas and tell us what you want to see next from YGAS. Sign up ...
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