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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.