Hospital buildings are required to secure a variety of indoor environments according to the
diverse requirements of patients and staff. Among these requirements, thermal comfort is an …

Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems control that takes occupant
information into account is called HVAC occupant-centric control (OCC), which strikes better …

GI endoscopy is highly resource-intensive with a significant contribution to greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions and waste generation. Sustainable endoscopy in the context of climate …

Different functional areas within general hospitals have varying environmental requirements,
with relatively high energy consumption. A comprehensive evaluation of the operational …

Climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss are adversely affecting
human health and exacerbating existing inequities, intensifying pressures on already …

Large air conditioning systems, such as those used in shopping and health centers, typically
demand high amounts of energy. Several air conditioning technologies and energy …

In this paper, the optimization of electrical energy consumption in the medical sector is
discussed from a new approach. One of the departments of the hospital that has a high …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) in the form of postoperative deep sternal wound
infection (DSWI) after cardiac surgery is a rare, but potentially fatal, complication. In …

Climate change is a complex, global issue that is impacting human health in various ways,
with healthcare being a significant contributor to carbon emissions in the United States. This …

In hospitals, operating rooms are energy-intensive spaces, due to the high flow of outside air
required to achieve the necessary indoor air quality. Operating rooms demand ventilation …