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 If you are admitted as an emergency 

you will be asked on admission by your doctor
 and/or nurse if you are a smoker and if you would 
like to quit.  

They will be able to provide you with some information on quitting and may be able to arrange NRT to help 
you cope with withdrawal symptoms whilst you 
are an inpatient.  

Again, ward staff can provide information on stopping smoking.

As no-one really wants to stay in hospital any longer
 than necessary, your recovery period can be 
significantly reduced if you resist the temptation 
for a sneaky fag outside with only your 
PJs to protect you from the elements. 

Help is on hand in the form of Nicotine Replacement (patches, gum etc) if you want to make staying quit 
easier. 

You can even find out about local support, if you want to make the quit more permanent.

Click one one of the hospitals below to go to their website and find out more about the hospital, its services and your stay.

Ipswich Hospital

West Suffolk Hospital

James Paget Hospital

Quitting smoking before surgery

If you are a smoker and are on a waiting list for a 
surgical procedure the very best thing you can 
do to minimise the risk of complications and 
reduce your stay in hospital 
is to quit smoking.

Did you know that smokers are 6 times more likely 
to get an infection while in hospital which will 
delay recovery and could mean an 
average of 3 extra days in hospital. 
They are also more at risk of complications 
such as deep vein thrombosis (blood cots in the leg), pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) 
and heart attack. 

That all sounds rather scary, but you can avoid this increased risk if you quit smoking at 
least 6 weeks prior to surgery. 

We can help – give us a call.