Motivate smokers to quit before surgery. It could save lives.
A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com. Physicians who care for surgical patients witness the devastating consequences of cigarette smoking almost every day. For example, smoking increases the risk of acute complications such as pneumonia…
A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.
Physicians who care for surgical patients witness the devastating consequences of cigarette smoking almost every day. For example, smoking increases the risk of acute complications such as pneumonia and wound infections, and adds to the burden of smoking-related diseases such as heart disease. As we approach November, which is COPD Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month and with …
Motivate smokers to quit before surgery. It could save lives.
