Heavy smoker for elective hernia repair, smoking should be stopped before how much period?
Correct Answer: 6-8 weeks
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., 6-8 weeksRef: Postgraduate anaesthesia p. 786'Limited prospective data suggest that cessation for at least 6-8 weeks preoperative is necessary to decrease the incidence of pulmonary complication."
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