Hundreds of NHS Operations Cancelled in Summer Heatwaves, Figures Show
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At least 10 emergency surgeries for life-threatening patients were cancelled due to a record heat wave, and several hundred orthopaedic and serious heart disease operations were cancelled.
Hundreds of NHS operations cancelled in summer heatwaves, figures show
More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled because of the heat during record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, figures show. Freedom of Information requests by climate and energy publication Carbon Brief reveal hip and knee replacements, heart, eye and skin cancer operations – and even a small number for “life threatening conditions” – were cancelled in the heat. Carbon Brief said experts warned that high temperatures can stop …
Why Record UK Heatwaves Forced More Than 1,000 NHS Operations to Be Cancelled
Highlights:More than 1,100 NHS operations were cancelled because of extreme heat.At least 10 emergency procedures were among the cancelled operations.Heat caused ventilation and air-conditioning systems in theatres to fail.Orthopaedic, eye and other planned surgeries were heavily affected.Experts warn NHS hospitals remain poorly prepared for rising temperatures.More than 1,100 operations at NHS hospitals in England and Wales were cancelled becau…
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