Healthcare contributes approximately 4.4% of global GHG emissions, with diagnostic imaging and endoscopic services being substantial contributors. Colonoscopy and cross-sectional imaging modalities, though indispensable, are associated with high carbon emissions due to electricity use, waste, sterilisation, and transportation. IBUS, a non-invasive, real-time diagnostic modality, is increasingly validated for disease activity assessment in both UC and CD.
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Duration: 12 months Sample Size: 100 UC patients (Colonoscopy + IBUS), 100 CD patients (CT/MRI enterography + IBUS), Total: 200 Patients
Case-only
Prospective
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The electricity consumed, water consumed, waste generated, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions will be analyzed
The waste generated will be stratified according to the methods of disposal as Direct landfill, Incineration, and landfill or Recyclable waste. The electricity consumed, water consumed, waste generated, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions will be analyzed. The unit of emissions will remain same kgCO2e and the total emissions will then be calculated.
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