The curet is a cupped metal tool, the edge of which is used to gently remove dead tissue from a wound. At the same time, ultrasonic waves via saline solution provide an antibacterial effect.

Investigators compared major adverse kidney events among nearly 150,000 hospitalized patients given lactated Ringer vs saline solution.

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IV bags filled with saline solution are one of the most common items in hospitals. But new research suggests replacing the saline with a different intravenous solution may significantly reduce ...