Recital 27

(27) When desflurane is used as inhalation anaesthetic, that very potent greenhouse gas is released. In light of the availability of less potent alternatives, the use of desflurane should be permitted only where alternatives cannot be used for medical grounds. Where the derogation to permit its use applies, desflurane should, like all other gases, be captured, and the healthcare institution should keep evidence on the medical justification.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-07 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.