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  • Medical research
  • Pain management
  • Surgical outcomes

Background:

  • Smoking is linked to various postoperative complications.
  • The impact of smoking on perioperative pain requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To meta-analyze existing literature on the relationship between smoking and acute postoperative pain.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies from 2003-2023 comparing smokers and nonsmokers.
  • Analysis of postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption using 95% confidence intervals.

Main Results:

  • Smokers reported higher pain scores on postoperative days 0, 1, and 2.
  • Smokers required greater opioid consumption on postoperative days 0, 1, and 2.
  • Four additional studies confirmed an association between smoking history and increased postoperative pain.

Conclusions:

  • Smokers experience heightened acute postoperative pain, evidenced by higher pain scores and opioid needs.
  • Recognizing increased pain in smokers can lead to better postoperative management and improved patient outcomes.