Drug Wastage : Observational Study in Intensive Care Units in France
Drug Wastage : Observational Study in Intensive Care Units in France
Environmental awareness leads medical field to question its responsibility and possibilities for action.
Drug residues can have a major environmental impact as per their bioaccumulation, toxicity and persistence characteristics, depending on where they are discarded. In France, drug residues should be disposed of by incineration, but in practice, this is not systematic. Moreover, data on drug wastage in Intensive Care Units (ICU) are rare.
GAME-OVER observational study aims to evaluate drug wastage in ICU in France and to suggest ways to improve health care practices.
Observational study with data collection during a 24-hour business day. Data collected refer to healthcare team's practices and patients.
Collection starts when day shift starts (at 7:00 am) and ends when night shift leaves (at 7:00 am the following day).
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Montbrison, Pays de la Loire Region 42600, France
Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, Pays de la Loire Region 42270, France