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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.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.
There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.