Smoking cessation therapy in Australian and New Zealand intensive care units: A multicentre point prevalence study

Abstract

Objective: To obtain an accurate estimate of smoking prevalence and smoking cessation support practices, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), in Australian and New Zealand intensive care units (ICUs). Design, setting and participants: Cross-sectional, observational study using data obtained from adult ICUs participating in the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group Point Prevalence Program in 2016. Main outcome measures: Prevalence and intensity of current smoking, baseline characteristics of smokers in comparison with non-smokers and frequency of NRT use while admitted to the ICU. Results: Smoking data were present for 551 of 671 adult ICU patients ..