Journal article
A Perioperative Smoking Cessation Intervention with Varenicline
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of perioperative tobacco interventions on long-term abstinence and the safety of smoking cessation less than 4 weeks before surgery is unclear. Our objective was to determine the efficacy and safety of a perioperative smoking cessation intervention with varenicline to reduce smoking in elective surgical patients.
METHODS: In a prospective, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 286 patients were randomized …
Authors
Wong J; Abrishami A; Yang Y; Zaki A; Friedman Z; Selby P; Chapman KR; Chung F
Journal
Anesthesiology, Vol. 117, No. 4, pp. 755–764
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
October 1, 2012
DOI
10.1097/aln.0b013e3182698b42
ISSN
0003-3022
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedAged, 80 and overBenzazepinesCotinineCounselingDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHealth PromotionHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPerioperative CarePostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesQuinoxalinesRecurrenceSample SizeSmokingSmoking CessationTelephoneTobacco Use DisorderTreatment OutcomeVareniclineYoung Adult