Dealing with waste anaesthetic gases safely

Anaesthetic gases are administered more regularly in veterinary practices than in the human sector to ensure compliance of the animal. Waste anaesthetic gases can pose a risk to veterinary staff and should not leak into the clinical environment. Moreover, they also pose an environmental risk. Efficient management of anaesthetic gases can be achieved in a number of ways, and emerging technologies now allow for the recovery of waste gases, which can in turn be captured and reprocessed. This article explores the available options for managing the safe disposal of waste anaesthetic gases.