Contraindications & Risk Stratification
Identifying contraindications before initiating IV therapy is a critical safety step. Patients must be stratified by risk to prevent adverse outcomes.
Absolute Contraindications:
Key Points
- Absolute: Decompensated heart failure
- Absolute: Pulmonary edema
- Absolute: Severe renal failure without clearance
- Relative: Uncontrolled hypertension
- Relative: Severe electrolyte imbalance
- Relative: Pregnancy (consult provider)