The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has recently launched its new Guidance for the Management of Electronic Cigarette Use. Published in Respirology, the purpose of the guidance is to advise clinical practice in a rapidly changing environment.
The advice aims to be a practical, evidence-informed resource and includes clinical scenarios that cover common and important situations.
“The aims are to help clinicians protect their patients' lung and general health by:
1. preventing EC (electronic cigarette) uptake in children, adolescents, and young adults;
2. providing guidance for ceasing EC use in adolescents and adults who have never smoked;
3. providing guidance for ceasing EC use in people who currently or formerly smoke(d) who now use EC long-term.”
Find the Guidance for the Management of Electronic Cigarette Use.