Contraindications, Full Body, Local, Absolute, Relative. Abdominal Flashcards
define absolute contraindications
Pathological conditions or symptom that can not be treated under any circumstance.
Can absolute contraindications be full body or local.
TRUE.
ABSOLUTE Contraindications full body, stop treatment.
Contagious infection - chicken pox
Significant fever -38.5/101.5
Severe active cardiovascular disease - congestive heart failure, high blood pressure 160/115 mmHG, arteriosclerosis.
Active cancer
Acute rheumatoid arthritis
Severe primary organ or system dysfunction
Hemophelia
Any condition that requires immediate first aid or medical attention. - sudden/severe unusual headache, severe allergic reaction diabetic coma, asthma attack.
Are you able to treat Relative full body contraindications
YES!, you are able to treat when there is a relative full body contraindication present but you must proceed with caution and alter your treatment.
Types of relative full body contraindications
Mildly contagious infection - cold
Temperate 1.5 degrees above normal.
History of cardiovascular disease or a mild case of one - high BP but controlled with medication
Cancer if in remission or terminal - approved by MD
Rheumatoid arthritis if in remission & controlled with medication - approved by MD
History of organ dysfunction, asymptomatic or slight organ dysfunction - MD approved
Neurological disorders that can change the patients response to touch - Multiple sclerosis, quadriplegia.
Use of medications - especially those that alter pain responses or circulatory responses in a unpredictable manner.
Absolute local contraindications
A local contraindication is when the situation or condition affects a particular region or body part.
Types of absolute local contraindications
Undiagnosed lump - refer to MD
Recent sprain/fracture
Recent wounds, burns, scars (less than 6 weeks)
Severe varicose veins (elevated and painful)
Recent contusion - bruise
Infectious and contagious diseases of the skin - impetigo, ringworm, scabies.
Thrombosis (blood clot within vein)
Phlebitis - inflammation of a vein
Frostbite
Sunburn
Acute inflammation.
Relative Local Contraindications
Benign Tumor/cyst - dependent on condition
Non-recent sprain/fracture
Non-recent wounds, burns, scars (greater than 6 was)
Visible but not elevated/painful varicose veins
Non-recent contusion
Define Relative Contraindications
Pathological conditions or symptoms that are generally less acute or in a state of remission - may be treated with caution and or modification of technique.
Absolute Abdominal Contraindications
High blood pressure - 160/115 mm HG
Acute colitis (inflammation of the colon)
Diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting
Undiagnosed or malignant tumour
First trimester of pregnancy
Relative Abdominal Contraindications
High blood pressure 140/90mmHG
Colitis (less severe, under control or asymptomatic)
Abdominal hernia
Benign tumour or cyst
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
1st 1-2 days of menstruation ( +pain)
2nd, 3rd trimester of pregnancy (high BP, placenta previa)
Any condition that requires immediate first aid or medical attention. - sudden/severe unusual headache, severe allergic reaction diabetic coma, asthma attack
Absolute full body
Hemophelia
Absolute full body
Contagious infection chicken pox
Absolute full body
Significant fever -38.5/101.5
Absolute full body
