Smokers and Surgery

PRINTPrint

 

 

Smokers and Surgery

If you are a smoker and you’re scheduled for surgery, anesthesiologists recommend you take steps right away to quit and remain smoke-free until at least one week after your procedure. Even better, don’t start again at all. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to recover from surgery without complications.

Smokers have an increased chance of complications during and after surgery, including wound infections, pneumonia and heart attacks. The earlier you quit before surgery, the better your chances of no complications. Watch the video below for more information about smoking and anesthesia.





The time to quit is now! Here are some resources to help you on the road to becoming smoke-free before surgery:

>> Why & How to Quit Smoking

>> Q&A: Smokers and Surgery

>> ASA’s Quit Smoking Guide, download pdf

>> One Patient’s Story: How Susie Quit Smoking Before Surgery

Quit Smoking

Downloadable Document (s) :


PatientBrochure_ For Posting.pdf

Helpful Links

What is Anesthesiology

Total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery.

Learn More

Anesthesia Topics Quick Links

Choose a topic:

Featured Video:

Smoking and Surgery
Learn why stopping smoking before surgery can have an impact on your outcome.

Play Video

In Case of Emergency

Download, print, fill out, and keep this checklist. It just may save your life.

Learn More

Come Prepared

Ask your anesthesiologist questions about what to expect before, during, and after your procedure.

Get Questions

The ASA does not employ physician anesthesiologists on staff and cannot respond to patient inquiries regarding specific medical conditions or anesthesia administration. Please direct any questions related to anesthetics, procedures or treatment outcomes to the patient’s anesthesiologist or general physician.