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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.