Pesquisar
Contraindication
/kˌɒntɹeɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
/kˌɑːntɹeɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/Contraindication
01
contraindicação
a reason to avoid a specific medical treatment due to potential risks for the patient
What is a "contraindication"?
A contraindication is a specific situation or condition where a particular treatment or medication should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient. For example, a certain drug might be harmful for people with allergies to its ingredients, or a medical procedure might be harmful for someone with a certain health condition. Identifying contraindications helps ensure patient safety by avoiding treatments that could cause dangerous effects.
Exemplo
Due to a contraindication, the surgeon recommended an alternative procedure.
A contraindication prompted the dentist to choose a different anesthesia method.
The pharmacist highlighted contraindications on the medication label.
The nurse checked for contraindications before administering the vaccine.
The doctor identified a contraindication, so I couldn't take that medication.
