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Vol. 66. Issue 3.
Pages 248-259 (May - June 2024)
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Vol. 66. Issue 3.
Pages 248-259 (May - June 2024)
Update in Radiology
Green radiology: How to develop sustainable radiology
Green radiology: cómo desarrollar una radiología sostenible
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S. Lojo-Lendoiroa,
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, À. Rovirab, Á. Morales Santosc
a Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
b Sección de Neurorradiología, Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
c Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain
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Abstract

The phenomenon of global warming due to the increased emission of greenhouse gases makes it necessary to raise public awareness about the importance of promoting sustainable practices. The field of radiology is not an exception, as it consumes a large amount of energy and resources to operate equipment and generate images. Green radiology is a sustainable, innovative, and responsible approach in radiology practice that focuses on minimizing the negative environmental effects of the technologies and procedures used in radiology. Its primary goal is to reduce the carbon, water and ecological footprint in our services based on four strategic pillars: decreasing energy, water, and helium usage; properly recycling and/or disposing of waste and residues (including contrast media); minimizing the environmental impact of ionizing radiation; and promoting eco-friendly radiology practices.

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Radiology
Sustainable development
Medical waste disposal
Climate change
Ecology
Carbon footprint
Recycling
Global warming
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El fenómeno del calentamiento global debido al aumento de emisión de gases de efecto invernadero, hace necesario concienciar a la población sobre la importancia de fomentar prácticas sostenibles. El ámbito de la radiología no es una excepción, ya que utiliza gran cantidad de energía y recursos para poner en funcionamiento los equipos y generar imágenes. La radiología verde es un enfoque sostenible, innovador y responsable en la práctica radiológica que se centra en minimizar el impacto ambiental de las tecnologías y procesos utilizados en la radiología. Su objetivo primario es reducir la huella de carbono, hídrica y ecológica en nuestros servicios en base a cuatro ejes estratégicos: disminuir el uso de energía, agua y helio; reciclar y/o eliminar adecuadamente los desechos y residuos (incluidos los medios de contraste); reducir el impacto ambiental de las radiaciones ionizantes y promocionar prácticas de radiología ecológicas.

Palabras clave:
Radiología
Desarrollo sostenible
Eliminación de residuos médicos
Cambio climático
Ecología
Huella de carbono
Reciclaje
Calentamiento global

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