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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.
The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.