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Rachel Outterson, MD

@R_Outterson

Regional anesthesiologist @stanfordanes, mom and wife, vegan, runner and big fan of my planet. #GreenAnesthesia

 Stanford, CA
Joined May 2013
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Deirdre Kelleher@MiniMDKelleher5 Aug 2023
Great summary on the mounting evidence to ditch nitrous oxide and rethink what we consider "harmless" #greenanesthesia #ASRAGreenSIG @DrFoutsPalmer @Viv43308518 @R_Outterson
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@Anaes_Journal4 Aug 2023
🔓Is the future of nitrous oxide as volatile as the gas itself? "...we propose that nitrous oxide should not be used routinely in anaesthetic practice and only on a case-by-case basis when there are no alternatives." #FreeForAWeek 🔗associationofanaesthetists-p…
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Everyone has the fundamental right to bodily autonomy. We will not sit back and watch our liberty and freedom be taken away. Learn more about #TheForwardFight for U.S. abortion rights: reproductiverights.org/the-f…
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Amy Collins@DrAmy_Collins2 May 2023
📢📢Calling all doctors, nurses & other health professionals 🌎🏥 Today is the last day to sign this letter asking the Joint Commission to make the environmental sustainabilty standards mandatory, not optional and for "extra credit" Sign here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/18Fe…
Sign on Letter for Joint Commission Proposed Sustainability Rules

Sign on Letter for Joint Commission Proposed Sustainability Rules

About this letter In March, The Joint Commission announced that they were developing new requirements to address environmental sustainability for hospital accreditation programs, stating: “Hospitals...

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ASA®@ASALifeline22 Apr 2023
Celebrate #EarthDay by taking the Inhaled Anesthetic 2023 Challenge! Assess your environmental footprint and learn how to reduce anesthetic gas emissions without compromising patient care. ow.ly/iAIL50NMWN0
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Molly Herr@mollymhherr22 Apr 2023
Happy #EarthDay2023 @candacegranberg. ☺️⬇️single use devices ⬆️reprocessing ⬆️reusables ♻️#ORgreening, #SustainableORpractices, #SustainableAnesthesia, our future depends on it. @MayoAnesthesia @amanderanorange @GreeningTheOR @R_Outterson @ASRA_Society @PediAnesthesia
Candace Granberg, MD (@candacegranberg) profile pictureCandace Granberg, MD@candacegranberg22 Apr 2023
Happy #EarthDay2023 !! Thank you @mollymhherr for the #GoGreen cap, and for tirelessly advocating for sustainability at @MayoClinic 💚♻️ Together we will effect change! 💪💪
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Rachel Outterson, MD@R_Outterson30 Mar 2023
How do you all do earth day? In my house we do baskets filled with sustainable treats delivered by the “earth worm” (don’t tell my kids that’s not actually a thing) and recommit to practicing #greenanesthesia #asragreensig @EMARIANOMD @CassandraLThiel cas.ca/en/meetings-events/we…
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ASRA Pain Medicine@ASRA_Society22 Apr 2023
Happy #EarthDay2023! 🌎Even though #regionalanesthesia is one of the strategies to minimize potent greenhouse gas, it can still produce a large carbon footprint! Check out this infographic from #ASRANews on 4 ways to "bring out the best" of regional: ow.ly/cjkT50NPBI6
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Deirdre Kelleher@MiniMDKelleher21 Apr 2023
Excellent presentation by Nick Gadsden on #greenanesthesia and #lowflow in #ortho procedures — #sustainability collab between @WCMAnesthesia @CUMCAnesthesia @nyphospital #ASRASpring23 #ASRA100 #ASRAGreenSIG
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Deirdre Kelleher@MiniMDKelleher5 Apr 2023
"Health care itself is worsening climate change. One small switch can help." Thanks @BrianChesebro for leading the US on this! #ByeDes #BanDes #EarthMonth #ASRAGreenSIG #greenAnesthesia washingtonpost.com/opinions/… @R_Outterson @DrFoutsPalmer
Opinion | Health care itself is worsening climate change. One small switch can help.

Opinion | Health care itself is worsening climate change. One small switch can help.

Doctors' obligation to “first, do no harm” should extend to their impact on the climate.

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The difference between 1.5C and 2C - and indeed 2.7C - is not just a planet that is a little warmer. This infographic from @IPCC_CH devastatingly illustrates just how much more we still have to lose. #climateMD #ClimateActionNow #IPCC
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Not sure why this needs to be behind a paywall but... Good news in #sustainable anesthesia! #ditchdesflurane bmj.com/content/380/bmj.p102…
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ASRA Pain Medicine@ASRA_Society1 Oct 2022
Thank you to all who joined us today for #ASRAGreen22. We are forever inspired by our members' leadership & passion for meaningful change. To continue the journey of #sustainability in healthcare, especially #anesthesia, consider joining the #ASRAGreenSIG: asra.com/sigs/green
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Deirdre Kelleher@MiniMDKelleher1 Oct 2022
Thanks @DrCliffShelton and Rebecca Knagg for the tips on talking to patients about #greenanesthesia and the role of #nitrous for #laboranalgesia #ASRAGreen22
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Rakesh Sondekoppam@rakesh62821 Oct 2022
@DrCliffShelton and Rebecca Knagg talk at #ASRAGreen22 about how to engage and empower patients in choices pertinent to perioperative environmental sustainability. @MiniMDKelleher at @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @R_Outterson @CAS_EnviroSus @CASUpdate
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Rakesh Sondekoppam@rakesh62821 Oct 2022
Relative responsibilities of physicians and patients in advocating for sustainability. An excellent graphic by @DrCliffShelton and Rebecca Knagg at #ASRAGreen22 @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @R_Outterson @CAS_EnviroSus @CASUpdate
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Samer Narouze,MD,PhD,MMM@NarouzeMD1 Oct 2022
“Top tips” #ASRAgreen22 @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @MiniMDKelleher @R_Outterson @KalagaraHari @JonUtech @KalagaraHari @Ropivacaine @EMARIANOMD
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Rakesh Sondekoppam@rakesh62821 Oct 2022
Why triple bottom of patients, profits and planet is important than just profits in healthcare by @MiniMDKelleher at #ASRAGreen22 @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @R_Outterson @CAS_EnviroSus @CASUpdate
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Rakesh Sondekoppam@rakesh62821 Oct 2022
Amazing example shared by @MiniMDKelleher in decreasing waste and increase safety @WCMAnesthesia during emergency set-ups. #ASRAGreen22 @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @R_Outterson @CAS_EnviroSus @CASUpdate @NarouzeMD
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Samer Narouze,MD,PhD,MMM@NarouzeMD1 Oct 2022
“Don’t touch the thermostat dial” to save money and energy! One degree can save >$300k/year @JonUtech @ClevelandClinic #ASRAgreen22 @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @MiniMDKelleher @R_Outterson @KalagaraHari @Ropivacaine @EMARIANOMD
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@ClevelandClinic >3% decrease in energy usage by switching to environmentally friendlier lighting. Amazing learning lessons on a variety of techniques by @JonUtech at #ASRAGreen22 @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @MiniMDKelleher @R_Outterson @NarouzeMD
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Rakesh Sondekoppam@rakesh62821 Oct 2022
Even routine investigations have carbon footprint and they add up. @ChooseWiselyCA @ASALifeline An eye opener by @ForbesMcGain at #ASRAGreen22 @ASRA_Society @AnesthesiaGreen @Viv43308518 @DrFoutsPalmer @MiniMDKelleher @R_Outterson @NarouzeMD @KalagaraHari
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