The Impact of Anaesthesia Method on the Use of Anaesthesia Department Resources in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Background

Spinal and general anaesthesia seem to lead to similar health-related outcomes in total knee arthroplasty. However, to produce economically and environmentally sustainable health care, we should also consider other factors. Current guidelines recommend preferring regional anaesthesia and total intravenous anaesthesia to reduce environmental impact. In this study, we analysed time, costs, and disposable materials associated with spinal anaesthesia and total intravenous anaesthesia during total knee arthroplasty.