E-cigarettes versus nicotine patches for perioperative smoking cessation: a pilot randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cigarette smoking by surgical patients is associated with increased complications. E-cigarettes have emerged as a potential smoking cessation tool. We sought to determine the feasibility and acceptability of e-cigarettes, compared to nicotine patch, for perioperative smoking cessation in veterans.

Methods

Preoperative patients were randomized to either the nicotine patch group (n = 10) or the e-cigarette group (n = 20). Both groups were given a free 6-week supply in a tapering dose. All patients received brief counseling, a brochure on perioperative smoking cessation, and referral to the California Smokers' Helpline. The primary outcome was rate of smoking cessation on day of surgery confirmed by exhaled carbon monoxide. Secondary outcomes included

SUBMITTER: Lee SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6166615 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature