In implementation of the plan established by the Deanship of the College of Health and Medical Technologies, the Department of Anesthesia Techniques—in cooperation with the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Division—held a scientific workshop titled (The Health Risks and Adverse Effects of Smoking on the Human Body: Smoking and Anesthesia) at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, featuring the participation of:
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Assistant Lecturer Rabab Sameer Kazim – Chair.
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Dr. Zainab Khalid Ali – Speaker.
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Dr. Mustafa Essam Jabbar – Rapporteur.
The workshop, which was attended by the Dean of the College of Health and Medical Technologies, Associate Professor Dr. Hassan Rahim Khaddar, addressed the overall health risks and complications of smoking on the human body, specifically highlighting anesthesia-related complications associated with smoking during and after surgical procedures. It also explored the physiological changes that occur during the smoking cessation process, alongside practical recommendations and simple, scientifically backed methods to help individuals successfully quit this harmful habit.
