Case Report: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in Hospitalized Surgical Patient
The Journal of Smoking Cessation(2015)
Abstract
Hospital surgical services are often reluctant to offer nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to inpatients due to concerns that nicotine leads to vasoconstriction and impaired wound healing. However, multiple potential health benefits result from offering NRT to hospitalized surgical patients who use tobacco products. A 28-year-old female patient, hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident, experienced severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms and a strong desire to smoke. After a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) consultation, the Physical Medical and Rehabilitation service at the hospital began her on NRT with positive outcomes. The patient experienced decreased cravings and withdrawal symptoms, as well as an increased desire to remain tobacco free after discharge. More surgical patients may have an increased commitment to remain tobacco free after discharge, if their withdrawal symptoms are treated during hospitalization using NRT.
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nicotine replacement therapy,hospitalized surgical patient,nrt
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