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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.