How can hospitals reduce their environmental footprint while improving hygiene and efficiency in the operating room?
In this expert interview, healthcare professionals from Clinique Saint-Luc Bouge share their experience with the Serres NEMO surgical fluid waste disposal system, implemented with the support of Duomed by Palex.
Expert speaking: sustainable and hygienic surgical fluid management with Serres NEMO
Real-world experience from Clinique Saint-Luc Bouge
As part of its environmental strategy “Harmonie”, the hospital introduced NEMO to reduce the ecological impact of its activities. Before implementation, surgical fluids were disposed of through the traditional B2 waste stream, resulting in unnecessary transport and incineration of liquid waste.
With Serres NEMO, surgical fluids are now safely collected and eliminated on site through a fully closed system. This significantly reduces hazardous waste volumes while improving hygiene, safety and workflow efficiency.
Key results include:
- An estimated saving of 6 tonnes of CO₂ per year
- A reduction of 17 tonnes of B2 waste between 2023 and 2025
- Reduced exposure to biological fluids and lower spill risks
- Faster disposal processes, with elimination in approximately 30 seconds
Despite limited space in the pre-wash area, the system was integrated smoothly into existing workflows.
“It’s efficient, fast, simple to use and takes up very little space,” concludes the hospital team.
Watch the full expert interview to discover how Serres NEMO helps hospitals combine sustainability, hygiene and operational efficiency in surgical fluid management.
