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Turning off hospital CT scanners during off-hours cuts energy use, costs, and emissions without harming care.
CT scanners in hospitals use more energy than an average household, but turning them off during off-hours and weekends significantly cuts energy use, costs, and emissions without harming patient care, according to a study involving multiple hospitals.
Researchers found that shutting down one scanner when not in use reduced power consumption to levels comparable to a typical home, with no negative impact on workflow or emergency readiness.
The practice has been adopted at several hospitals, part of a broader push to make healthcare more sustainable by reducing emissions from imaging, anesthesia gases, pharmaceutical waste, and single-use supplies.
Frontline staff, supported by research, are driving these changes, proving that high-quality care and environmental responsibility can coexist, advancing global efforts toward net-zero healthcare systems.
Apagar los escáneres de TC de los hospitales fuera del horario de trabajo reduce el uso de energía, los costos y las emisiones sin perjudicar la atención.