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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.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").