Welcome to the first episode of Season 3! In this episode, the team explore how quitting smoking before surgery can have benefits to your health, even in as little as 24 hours. This episode’s guest, Clinical Nurse Specialist Carmel Doherty, explains how smoking affects anaesthesia, wound healing, infection risk, and shares her top tips for quitting smoking before your operation.

For more information:

Check out the Operation Preparation ‘Steps For A Stronger Start’ website here, where transcripts of this episode can be found. You can visit the PAAC webpage here and the St James's Hospital website here.

Visit the Quit Smoking Website.

St James Hospital Stop Smoking Information

National Stop Smoking Quitline: 1800 201 203

Email the team with questions/topics you would like covered at operationpreparation@stjames.ie.

Abbreviations:

PAAC: Pre Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic

GP: General Practitioner

NRT: Nicotine Replacement Therapy

This podcast is for general guidance and information only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition. Music created and recorded by Niall Malone & Mikey Murray. Recording & Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures.

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