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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.
Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.