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World J Crit Care Med. Sep 9, 2026; 15(3): 119925
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.119925
Published online Sep 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.119925
Figure 3 Conceptual representation of the 5 Rs framework (replace/avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink) for sustainable intensive care unit practice.
The framework integrates bedside clinical decision-making, operational resource stewardship, and system-level redesign to support environmentally responsible critical care without compromising patient safety or care quality. ICU: Intensive care unit.
- Citation: Goel S, Kataria S, Juneja D. From carbon cost to climate care: Greening our intensive care units. World J Crit Care Med 2026; 15(3): 119925
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v15/i3/119925.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.119925