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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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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.
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.
There is no clear first-line tocolytic agent. [6] [7] Current evidence suggests that first line treatment with β 2 agonists, calcium channel blockers, or NSAIDs to prolong pregnancy for up to 48 hours is the best course of action to allow time for glucocorticoid administration.
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.
Absolute contraindications: Irreversible kidney, lung, or liver disease [46] Active cancer if it is likely to impact the survival of the patient; Life-threatening diseases unrelated to the cause of heart failure, including acute infection or systemic disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, or amyloidosis
Commonly cited absolute contraindications to shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) include pregnancy, coagulopathy or use of platelet aggregation inhibitors, aortic aneurysms, severe untreated hypertension, and untreated urinary tract infections.