Contraindications Flashcards
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Contraindications to Anticoagulation
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Severe uncontrolled hypertension Hemorrhagic stroke Acute ulcerative condition Uncontrolled active bleeding Cerebral lesions at high risk for bleeding Major bleeding diathesis Allergy to anticoagulants Severe liver and renal failure Impaired bleeding parameters (platelet < 50, INR > 3, PTT > 2x normal)
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Contraindications to Non-invasive Ventilation
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Cardiac or respiratory arrest Facial trauma or surgery Severe encephalopathy Inability to protect the airway Inability to clear secretions Upper airway obstruction Unstable angina and MI Hemodynamic instability Severe GI bleed
