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.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
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Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
