Smoking Cessation Pocketcard Set

The Smoking Cessation pocketcard Set covers essential topics related to smoking cessation including facts & figures on smoking, data related to nicotine and nicotine withdrawal, as well as detailed information about treatment of tobacco use and dependence. The card set contains concise tables and classifications, and thus is a valuable resource during patient evaluation, on hospital rounds, or as a medical reference. Information includes: - Facts & Figures on smoking - Risks from active and passive smoking - Health improvements after smoking cessation - Detailed data about nicotine (pathophysiology, effects, addiction and withdrawal) - Counseling and Treatment of tobacco use and dependence: - Tobacco users willing to quit - Tobacco users users who recently quit - Tobacco users unwilling to quit - Practical counseling and social supportnseling and social support - Special section covering cessation medications including brand examples, dosages, adverse effects, contraindications, precautions and instructions - Additional information on smoking cessation hotlines and other resources For physicians, nurses, residents, and other healthcare professionals