Smoking Cessation

Multiple studies confirm smoking increases the incidence of pulmonary complications after an anesthetic as much as six times. Smoking has been shown to be an independent risk factor for complications ranging from complications of lung function to wound healing to cardiovascular events such as heart attack.

• Smoking Cessation Checklist
• Quit Smoking Before Surgery
• How Long Should Patients Be Off Cigarettes Before Surgery?
• The Link Between Smoking and Colorectal Surgical Outcomes
• Become an Ex
• Freedom from Smoking
• SmokeFree.gov
• 1-800-Quit-Now