Use of water in dialysis and its impact on the environment.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q3 PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-17 DOI:10.1097/MNH.0000000000001058

Suzanne Watnick

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Purpose of review: The climate crisis poses significant challenges across various sectors, including healthcare, where resource consumption often exacerbates environmental issues. This review addresses concerns over current levels of water use for dialysis treatment, a critical procedure for patients with kidney failure. Despite its life-saving importance, the dialysis process consumes large quantities of water, contributing to water scarcity and increased carbon emissions associated with water treatment and distribution.

Recent findings: Through a comprehensive analysis of current practices, we identify inefficiencies and propose sustainable alternatives aimed at reducing water usage in dialysis.

Summary: Findings indicate that optimizing treatment protocols and considering innovative technologies can significantly mitigate the environmental impact while maintaining patient care standards. This review underscores the urgent need for the healthcare sector to adopt sustainable practices in response to the climate crisis.

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透析用水及其对环境的影响。

审查目的：气候危机对包括医疗保健在内的各个部门构成了重大挑战，在这些部门，资源消耗往往会加剧环境问题。这篇综述讨论了透析治疗中当前用水水平的问题，透析治疗是肾衰竭患者的一个关键步骤。尽管透析具有挽救生命的重要性，但它消耗大量的水，导致水资源短缺，并增加了与水处理和分配相关的碳排放。最近的发现：通过对当前实践的综合分析，我们确定了低效率，并提出了旨在减少透析用水的可持续替代方案。摘要：研究结果表明，优化治疗方案和考虑创新技术可以显著减轻环境影响，同时保持患者护理标准。这次审查强调了医疗保健部门采取可持续做法以应对气候危机的迫切需要。

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Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension 医学-泌尿学与肾脏学

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5.70

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6.20%

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132

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6-12 weeks

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