List the Five Most Important Inventions of the Early Nineteenth

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Essay

List the five most important inventions of the early nineteenth century and rank them in order of importance.Justify your ranking.

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Definitions:

Continuous IV Infusion

A method of administering medication directly into the bloodstream over a prolonged period, allowing for a constant therapeutic effect.

Infiltrated

Pertains to the unintentional administration of a non-vesicant solution or medication into surrounding tissue instead of the intended vascular pathway; often related to intravenous therapies.

Arterial Blood Sample

A sample of blood taken from an artery that is often used to measure gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, in the blood.

Acid-Base Balance

The mechanism by which the body maintains its blood pH within the narrow range necessary for optimal enzyme function and metabolic processes.