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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.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.
All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.