Generation and management of medical waste in Serbia: A review

Šerović, Radmila M.; Jelić, Ivana V.; Antonijević, Dragi; Adžemović, Mesud R.; Vujović, Zoran R.; Jovanović, Verica; Matic, Branislava

doi:10.5937/tehnikal603487s

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“…After short-term exposure to dangerous substances, acute consequences occur, among which are burns caused by corrosive substances, eye irritation, inhalation of toxic gases. Chronic consequences occur after long-term exposure, and are difficult to predict, since they occur after several years, when their cause can hardly be determined 34 In order to enhance MW management and treatment and make it more efficient and less damaging to the environment and to reduce the cost of production, disposal, and treatment, several aspects have to be considered: (i) to reduce the quantity of waste generated by regulating the use of materials and disposable equipment, (ii) to segregate the waste according to the regulations, with more strictness and attention, (iii) to limit the use of incineration, (iv) to follow stricter technological measures for the incineration of MW, e.g., filtration and…”

Section: Possible Health Risks Of Medical Wastementioning

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Medical waste management: Treatment, recycling and disposal options

Veličković,

Ilić-Živojinović

2023

Ann Nursing

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Medical waste (MW) is all waste generated in healthcare institutions during the provision of healthcare services and conducting scientific research and experiments in the field of medicine, regardless of its composition and origin, i.e., a heterogeneous mixture of classic municipal waste and hazardous MW. Medical systems, including hospitals, clinical centers, and places where diagnosis and treatment are conducted, generate waste that is highly hazardous and puts people at risk of fatal diseases. In general, MW does not take up much of the environmental pollution, but its specific characteristics make it potentially one of the most dangerous types of waste. Inadequate care can affect the health of the medical workers, the population, and the surrounding areas in which the waste is stored, but it can also lead to outbreaks of global infection and poisoning. However, extra caution is required to avoid the risk of injury, cross-contamination, and infection; thus, healthcare workers and individuals responsible for waste management must follow the mandatory safety procedures. In this review, a classification of the various types and categories of MW and its treatment methods is discussed. Since MW can be contaminated and hazardous, it must be managed and processed using complex steps and procedures. The meaning of MW, the risks of exposure, MW management regulatory acts, MW management procedures, and control techniques are presented.

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Section: Possible Health Risks Of Medical Wastementioning

confidence: 99%

Medical waste management: Treatment, recycling and disposal options

Veličković,

Ilić-Živojinović

2023

Ann Nursing

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Concept of green dentistry in Serbia

Zdravkovic,

Jovanovic,

Milojevic-Samanovic

et al. 2024

Srp Arh Celok Lek

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Introduction/Objective. Green dentistry as a term has been introduced into dental practice in Serbia in recent years. Minimal amount of research on the topic of medical waste disposal in health care institutions is available at the moment. The aim of this research is to determine how familiar the professional public as well as dental students are with this term and whether they apply the recommended environmental protection measures in their daily clinical work. Methods. The study was conducted in the form of a survey that referred to the attitude of the professional public regarding environmentally friendly dental practice, in the period from June 1, 2022 until November 1, 2022. The survey includes demographic information, as well as 21 questions related to awareness and application of green dentistry in daily clinical practice. Results. Results indicate a very low level of information among the professional public regarding the mentioned concept, where as much as 36% of the total number of respondents do not have any information about green dentistry (n = 45) and only 6% (n = 8) are fully informed about the given concept. Conclusion. On the basis of the obtained results, it can be concluded that the professional public?s attitude towards green dentistry is such that its application is expected to reduce the consumption of available resources, as well as to improve the environment.

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Generation and management of medical waste in Serbia: A review

Cited by 2 publications

References 8 publications

Medical waste management: Treatment, recycling and disposal options

Medical waste management: Treatment, recycling and disposal options

Concept of green dentistry in Serbia

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