Contraindications Flashcards
(32 cards)
Hemophelia
Absolute full body
Any condition that requires immediate first aid or medical attention (e.g. sudden, severe, unusual headache, severe allergic reaction, diabetic coma, severe asthma attack)
Absolute full body
Cancer if in remission or terminal (palliative care), must be approved by MD
Relative full body
Contagious Infections (e.g. Chicken Pox)
Absolute full body
Temperature of less than 1.5 degrees above normal
Relative full body
Rheumatoid Arthritis if in remission and/or controlled by medication (MD approved)
Relative full body
Neurological disorders that change a patient’s normal response to touch (e.g. quadriplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS))
Relative full body
Active cancer
Absolute full body
History of cardiovascular disease or mild case of one (e.g. high BP (160/90mmHG if controlled by medication)
Relative full body
Severe primary organ or system dysfunction (e.g. liver, lung or kidney disease)
Absolute full body
Severe active cardiovascular disease (e.g. Arteriosclerosis, Congestive Heart Failure, high blood pressure 160/115mmHG)
Absolute full body
Significant fever 38.5°C/101.5°F
Absolute full body
Use of medications – especially those that alter pain responses or circulatory responses in an unpredictable manner
Relative full body
History of organ dysfunction, currently asymptomatic or slight organ dysfunction (MD approved)
Relative full body
Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis (chronic systemic inflammation of the peripheral joints)
Absolute full body
A mildly contagious infection (e.g. Cold)
Relative full body
Acute Inflammation
Absolute local
Frostbite
Absolute local
Non-recent contusion
Relative local
Sunburn
Absolute local
Phlebitis (inflammation of a vein)
Absolute local
Infectious and contagious diseases of the skin, e.g. impetigo, ringworm, scabies**
Absolute local/full body
Visible but not elevated/painful varicose veins
Relative local
Non-recent wounds, burns, scars (greater than 6 wks)
Relative local
