Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
Gram + Cocci Concept Map
Every state has a two-letter abbreviation.
Performing a Gram Stain
Performing a Gram Stain
Performing a Gram Stain
The cell wall of a Gram-negative bacterium, E. coli
