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[1] [2] Contraindication is the opposite of indication, which is a reason to use a certain treatment. Absolute contraindications are contraindications for which there are no reasonable circumstances for undertaking a course of action (that is, overriding the prohibition). For example:
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In terms of contraindications associated with LA there are "absolute" and "relative" contraindications. When something is said to have an "absolute" contraindication this underlines that under no circumstance would that LA be selected to administer to that specific patient as it poses a potential life-threatening risk e.g. allergy.
The opposite of an indication is a contraindication, [4] a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment because the risks of treatment clearly outweigh the benefits. In the United States, indications for prescription drugs are approved by the FDA. Indications are included in the Indications and Usage section of the Prescribing Information.
Commonly used tocolytic medications include β 2 agonists, calcium channel blockers, NSAIDs, and magnesium sulfate. These can assist in delaying preterm delivery by suppressing uterine muscle contractions and their use is intended to reduce fetal morbidity and mortality associated with preterm birth. [ 2 ]
Absolute contraindications, which are reasons why the procedure absolutely cannot be done, include: [9] Pregnancy is an absolute contraindication to the use of breast irradiation . In some cases, it may be possible to perform breast-conserving surgery in the third trimester and treat the patient with radiation after delivery.
Most contraindications are relative, such as nausea, hemodynamic instability, [5] tracheal fistula, singulation and hemoptysis. [6] Untreated tension pneumothorax is an absolute contraindication. [7] IMPLEMENTATION When treating atelectasis - Therapy should be volume-oriented; 2. Tidal volumes(VT) must be measured 3. VT goals must be set 4.
Pralidoxime (2-pyridine aldoxime methyl chloride) or 2-PAM, usually as the chloride or iodide salts, belongs to a family of compounds called oximes that bind to organophosphate-inactivated acetylcholinesterase. [1] It is used to treat organophosphate poisoning [2] in conjunction with atropine and either diazepam or midazolam. It is a white solid.