Medicine Cabinet Memories: Can You Name These 20 Essential Hospital & Home Medical Supplies?

Which calibrated, plunger-fitted instrument is used to inject medicine or withdraw bodily fluids?

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The modern disposable plastic syringe was patented in the 1950s, dramatically reducing cross-contamination in hospitals. Before this, doctors sterilized heavy glass syringes in boiling water between uses.

Which calibrated, plunger-fitted instrument is used to inject medicine or withdraw bodily fluids?

Disposable Syringe

Pipette pump

IV infusion line

Vial adapter

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