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Absolute contraindications are contraindications for which there are no reasonable circumstances for undertaking a course of action (that is, overriding the prohibition). For example: For example: Children and teenagers with viral infections should not be given aspirin because of the risk of Reye syndrome .
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.
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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.
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.
Absolute contraindication: myasthenia gravis. [42] Use as a tocolytic agent may result in death of the fetus or infant. [40] Flushing, lethargy, headache, muscle ...
Absolute contraindications: Bradycardia [53] Hypotension; Hypersensitivity to beta blockers [53] Cardiogenic shock [53] Second or third degree AV block; Relative contraindications, or contraindications specific to certain beta-blockers: Long QT syndrome: sotalol is contraindicated; History of torsades de pointes: sotalol is contraindicated ...
There are relatively few absolute contraindications to a rapid sequence induction. The most significant contraindications include facial trauma that significantly distorts upper airway anatomy or complete airway obstruction (i.e. oropharyngeal cancer, hematoma, etc). [4] In these cases, airway management is secured via a surgical airway instead ...