Interventional Imaging Systems in Radiology, Cardiology, and Urology: Energy Consumption, Carbon Emissions, and Electricity Costs
Jan Vosshenrich, Daniel Mangold, Christoph Aberle, Alessandro Cerminara, Hans‐Helge Seifert, Stefan Osswald, Elmar M. Merkle, Tobias Heye
Abstract
Strategic operational adjustments (e.g., powering down idle systems) can substantially decrease the carbon emissions and electricity costs of interventional imaging systems.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineFluoroscopyIdleRadiologyInterventional radiologyElectricityNuclear medicineMedical physicsComputer scienceElectrical engineeringEngineeringOperating systemClimate Change and Health ImpactsRadiation Dose and ImagingAbdominal Surgery and Complications