Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
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The present study investigated the associations between smoking, pain, and opioid consumption in the 3 months after major surgery in patients seen by the Transitional Pain Service. Current smoking status and lifetime pack-years were expected to be related to higher pain intensity, more opioid use, and poorer opioid weaning after surgery. ⋯ In a population with complex postsurgical pain, smoking was associated with greater pain intensity at 1 month after major surgery and less opioid weaning 3 months after surgery. Smoking may be an important modifiable risk factor for pain intensity and opioid use after surgery.
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The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) is the global standard for systematically monitoring adult tobacco use and tracking key tobacco control indicators. ⋯ This study provides national-level data about tobacco use and its burden and also indicates weak implantation of tobacco control laws. There is need to devise a strategy for proper implementation of these laws to reduce the tobacco burden in the country.