Contraindications Flashcards
Adenosine Contra-indications
Asthma Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Decompensated Heart Failure Long QT Syndrome 2º and3º AV Block Severe Hypotension Sick Sinus (unless pacemaker fitted) KSAR
Amiodarone
Contra-indications
KSAR
Known Hypersensitivity To Iodine
Aspirin
Contra-indications
Active symptomatic gastro-intestinal ulcer
Bleeding disorder (e.g. Haemophilia)
KSAR
Patients < 16 yrs old (risk of Reye’s Syndrome)
Atropine
Contra-indications
KSAR
Post-cardiac Transplantation
Ceftriaxone
Contra-indications
Age <1 month
KSAR
Hx of Severe Hypersensitivity (anaplylactic reaction) to any Beta-lactam antibacterial (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Aztreonam, Meropenem, Ertapenem)
Chlorphenamine
Contra-indications
KSAR
Pre-coma States
Clopidogrel
Contra-indications
KSAR
Active Pathological Bleeding
Severe Liver Impairment
Cyclizine
Contra-indications
KSAR
Dextrose 10% Solution Contra-indications
KSAR
Epinephrine 1:10,000
Contra-indications
KSAR
Epinephrine 1:1,000
Contra-indications
None Known
Fentanyl Contra-indications
<1 year old Known fentanyl hypersensitivity ALoC Bilateral occluded nasal passage Nasal trauma Epistaxis Hypovolaemia.
Furosemide
Contra-indications
Pregnancy
Known Hypokalaemia
KSAR
Glucagon
Contra-indications
<1 year old
KSAR
Phaeochromocytoma
Glucose Gel
Contra-indications
KSAR
GTN
Contraindications
Sys BP <90 mmHg
Viagra or other Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (sildenafil,taladafil, vardenafil) used within previous 24 hours
Severe Mitral Stenosis
KSAR
Hydrocortisone
Contra-indications
No major contraindications in acute management of anaphylaxis
Ibuprofen
Contra-indications
Not suitable for children under 3 months Patient with history of asthma exacerbated by aspirin Pregnancy Peptic ulcer disease Known Renal Failure Known Severe Liver Failure Known Severe Heart Failure Concurrent NSAID use KSAR
Ipratropium Bromide
Contra-indications
KSAR
Ketamine Contra-indications
Acute porphyrias (rare enzyme disorder) Pre-eclampsia Eclampsia Head Trauma Hypertension Severe Cardiac Disease Stroke KSAR
Lidocaine
Contra-indications
No contraindications for cardiac arrest
Magnesium Sulphate Injection
Contra-indications
None in Cardiac Arrest
KSAR
Methoxyflurane Contra-indications
<5 years old Altered LOC due to head injury, drugs or alcohol Cardiovascular instability Respiratory Depression Renal Failure or Impairment KSAR
Midazolam Solution
Contra-indications
Shock
Respiratory depression
KSAR
Depressed vital signs or alcohol related altered level of consciousness
Morphine
Contra-indications
PO < 1 Year old Labour pains Acute intoxication Acute respiratory depression Sys BP < 90mmHg KSAR
Naloxone
Contra-indications
KSAR
Nifedipine
Contra-indications
Hypotension
KSAR
Nitrous Oxide 50% and Oxygen 50% (Entonox)
Contra-indications
Shock Chest Injury / Pneumothorax Altered Level of Consciousness Recent Scuba Dive Inhalation Injury Decompression Sickness Intestinal Obstruction Carbon Monoxide poisoning KSAR
Ondansetron
Contra-indications
KSAR
Oxygen Contra-indications
Bleomycin (Cancer Drug) lung injury
Oxytocin Contra-indications
Severe Cardiac Dysfunction
KSAR
Paracetamol Contra-indications
<1 month old
KSAR
Chronic Liver disease
Salbutamol
Contraindications
KSAR
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Contraindications
KSAR
Sodium Chloride 0.9% Contra-indications
KSAR
Ticagrelor Contra-indications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance (Ticagrelor) or to any of the excipients
Active Pathological Bleeding
Hx of Intracranial Haemorrhage
Moderate to Severe Hepatic Impairment
Tranexamic Acid Contra-indications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of its excipients
Acute venous or arterial thrombosis
History of convulsions
Known Severe Renal Impairment
