Green Hemodialysis: Efforts to Conserve Resources in Hemodialysis and Dialysis
Renal Replacement therapies, whether hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, use considerable resources, including water and disposable medical equipment. The articles referenced below will address conservation and efficiency efforts in an attempt to minimize the environmental footprint and burden of dialysis procedures.
Conservation Methods in Hemodialysis and Dialysis
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John W. M. Agar, Anthony Perkins, and Alwie Tjipto
CJN.09810911; published ahead of print January 5, 2012
doi:10.2215/CJN.09810911
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DaVita’s First Solar Thermal Dialysis Clinic Trial Shows Substantial Energy Reduction
DENVER (Sept. 29, 2011) – DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services committed to improving the quality of life for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced the company’s first-ever dialysis clinic using solar thermal technology has shown a 75 percent reduction in natural gas consumption versus comparable DaVita facilities in the region. |
DaVita to Launch Dialyzer Recycling Pilot Project through Collaboration with Waste Management and BD
DENVER (Aug. 2, 2011) – DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced the company is leveraging the expertise of WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM), and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to launch a dialyzer recycling pilot in 106 DaVita® dialysis clinics in Southern California. This recycling pilot project is expected to be the first of its kind in North America.
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LAWRENCE, Mass., Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --NxStage® Medical, Inc., today commented on a recent independent study which reports that home hemodialysis with the NxStage System One™ has less than half the carbon footprint of therapy conducted with traditional in-center hemodialysis machines.
"Efficient use of natural resources while delivering superior clinical results is a core competency of NxStage. Through an innovative product design, the System One is giving thousands of patients the ability to access the improved clinical and quality of life benefits possible with more frequent hemodialysis, without any plumbing or electrical changes," said Jeffrey H. Burbank, Chief Executive Officer, NxStage Medical, Inc. "NxStage is delighted that hemodialysis with the System One sets the highest bar to date for sustainability in hemodialysis." |
Connor A, Lillywhite R, Cooke, MW
The Campaign for Greener Healthcare, Oxford, UK Department of Renal and General Medicine, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, UK Research Scientist, Warwick HRI, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK Professor of Emergency Medicine, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK.
Climate change presents a global health threat. However, the provision of healthcare, including dialysis, is associated with greenhouse gas emissions.....
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DaVita Named Only Kidney Care Company on NEWSWEEK’s 2010 Green Rankings
Recent ranking is one of many recognitions and achievements DaVita has received in 2010
DENVER (Nov. 10, 2010) ¾ DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease, today announced it was named the only kidney care services provider on the 2010 NEWSWEEK Green Rankings list.
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J Ren Care. 2010 Sep;36(3):161-9.James R.
Barts and The London NHS Trust, London, UK.
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