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It also assessed the impact of judicious use of CO2. An unpaired student t test was used to calculate statistical significance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Without a colonoscope attached, CO2 flow averaged 3.24 L\/min. With the standard valve, flow dropped to 2.55 L\/min, and with the non-leak valve, it was negligible. CO2 emissions were measured intraprocedurally during 351 colonoscopies. Using a non-leak valve and\/or judicious CO2 application significantly reduced emissions compared with standard practice using a standard valve. This approach could reduce local emissions by &gt;87%. Nationally, it would lead to emissions reductions of 106.5 metric tons of CO2 per annum with cost savings of &gt;\u00a3260 000.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Judicious CO2 application and use of a non-leak valve significantly reduced CO2 emissions and costs in colonoscopy, contributing to the UK National Health Service goal of delivering a \u201cnet zero\u201d service. 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