The Impact of Smoking on General Anesthesia: A Literature Review

• Main Authors: Agata Kaptur (Author), Dawid Dziedziński (Author), Dawid Łoś (Author), Aleksandra Nowak (Author), Anita Janus (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The interplay between smoking and general anesthesia encompasses significant perioperative risks and complications. This comprehensive review evaluates the physiological consequences of smoking that challenge anesthetic management, including its effects on respiratory and cardiovascular system. We a...