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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.