Michaela Neie Thu Ton Janna Whitehead

 What are electronic cigarettes?  Design & Function  Advantages  Disadvantages  Educating/counseling the patient

 Google searches for “electronic cigarettes” increased 5000% over the past two years Electronic Cigarettes

 AKA – (E-cigs)  Battery powered devices  Electronic nicotine delivery device (ENDS)  Purpose  Delivery through respiratory system  No tobacco/No combustion

4 main components:  Cartridge  Atomization chamber  Airflow sensor  Re-chargeable lithium battery Battery Atomizer Cartridge

 AKA -“Inhaler”  Disposable mouthpiece  Contains chemicals: ◦ Nicotine ◦ Diethylene glycol ◦ Nitrosamine ◦ Propylene glycol ◦ Cotinine ◦ Myosmine ◦ Anatabine ◦ B-nicotyrine ◦ Glycerin

 Contained in cartridge: ◦ Ginger ◦ Mint ◦ Vanilla ◦ Coffee ◦ Herbal ◦ Cotton candy ◦ Waffles ◦ Cranberry ◦ Strawberry ◦ Whiskey ◦ Beer ◦ Brandy

Parts:  Heating element  Sensor  Microprocessor ◦ Heater ◦ LED light

 AKA – “Smart Chip”  Activates E-cig process

 Powers the E-cig Other components: ◦ Rubber plug ◦ Steam

 Resembles conventional cigarette  Cost efficient  Waste output eliminated (bud, ash)  Use in public settings  Coping mechanism (scent, hand-mouth ratio)  No yellowing (finger, teeth)

 Misleading information  Health complications  No FDA regulation  Online marketing  Adolescence access  Target first time users

 Recommend safe alternatives  Encourage tobacco cessation programs  Goal: complete elimination of tobacco use