Can an anesthesiologist tell if I use a vape?

Although anesthesiologists may not be able to discern if a patient has specifically been vaping, they can be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of nicotine toxicity. This includes but is not limited to nausea, vertigo, tachycardia, extravasation at the needle site during intravenous injection, dizziness, headache and even seizures. So while they may not tell directly if you were vaping before coming in for surgery or procedure in most cases they will be able to tell because of these clear signs and symptoms that your body shows.

It is important to note that each vape product contains different ingredients along with various amounts of nicotine levels depending on what type it is - this increases or decreases potential risks when going through anesthesia procedures as well as other medical treatments. Higher amounts of nicotine can potentially cause issues such as respiratory depression or muscle paralysis which could endanger the patient during their operation. So it is suggested by doctors across board including anesthesiologists alike who work with patients who have vaped prior that it should always be disclosed beforehand so precautions can then be taken accordingly.