Yeşil Radyoloji: Sürdürülebilir Tıbbi Görüntüleme

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 3, 1 - 14, 28.12.2025

Demet Ceylan

https://doi.org/10.51536/tusbad.1642877

Öz

Radyoloji birimleri, yüksek enerji tüketimi ve atık üretimi nedeniyle sağlık sektörünün karbon ayak izine önemli katkıda bulunmaktadır. Bu derleme makalesi, sürdürülebilir radyoloji kavramını ele alarak, çevresel etkileri azaltmaya yönelik stratejileri incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Literatürde sürdürülebilir radyolojiye dair yapılan güncel çalışmalar analiz edilerek enerji tüketimi, su kullanımı, atık yönetimi ve farmasötik atıkların bertaraf edilmesine yönelik uygulamalar değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmalar, radyoloji departmanlarında enerji tasarruflu cihaz kullanımı, atık yönetimi, geri dönüşüm ve su tasarrufu sağlayan sistemlerin benimsenmesiyle çevresel etkinin azaltılabileceğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca, kontrast maddelerinin kontrollü kullanımı ve bertaraf edilmesiyle ekolojik zararlar minimize edilebilir. Radyoloji profesyonellerinin sürdürülebilir uygulamaları benimsemesi, çevre kirliliğinin önlenmesine ve sağlık sisteminin ekolojik dengesinin korunmasına katkı sağlayabilir. Bu kapsamda, sağlık politikalarının sürdürülebilir radyoloji uygulamalarını teşvik etmesi büyük önem taşımaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Atık İdaresi , Radyoloji , Radyoaktif Atık , Sürdürülebilir Gelişme

Green Radiology: Sustainable Medical Imaging

Öz

Radiology units contribute significantly to the carbon footprint of the healthcare sector due to high energy consumption and waste production. This review article aims to examine strategies to reduce environmental impacts by addressing the concept of sustainable radiology. Current studies on sustainable radiology in the literature were analyzed and applications for energy consumption, water use, waste management and disposal of pharmaceutical waste were evaluated. Research shows that environmental impact can be reduced by adopting energy-saving devices, waste management, recycling and water-saving systems in radiology departments. In addition, ecological damage can be minimized by controlled use and disposal of contrast agents. Adoption of sustainable practices by radiology professionals can contribute to the prevention of environmental pollution and preservation of the ecological balance of the healthcare system. In this context, it is of great importance for health policies to encourage sustainable radiology practices.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Radiology , Radyoaktife Waste , Sustainable Development , Waste Management

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