Patients who smoke may be asked to stop the day before the test. This helps decrease the chance of nausea or headaches after the myelogram
its not
may be contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression. NSAIDs may be hazardous to patients with ulcers or an ulcer history. They should be used with care for patients with renal insufficiency or coagulation disorders
ketamine
The procedure is contraindicated in patients with an occluded carotid artery and in cases of severe neurologic deficit resulting from cerebral infarction.
morphine, demerol
Patients who are anemic or have a history of cardiovascular disease may not be good candidates for phlebotomy.
enflurane (because it can affect the brain and cause convulsion)
Excessive iodine is contraindicated in patients with thyroid dysfunction.
Because it can cause bleeding
Narcotic analgesics may be contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression. NSAIDS may be hazardous to patients with ulcers or an ulcer history.NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients allergic to aspirin.
desflurane (because it can cause respiratory infection - cough, bronchospasm)