Lithium pharmacology

Lives are being lost everyday due to the cost of fires with old fire alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 's) fire department survey, showed that in 2009-2013 fires in homes with no smoke alarms caused an average of 940 deaths per year (38% of home fire deaths). An additional 510 people per year were fatally…

Micra has created the smallest pacemaker yet. It is 93% smaller than any conventional pacemaker, which makes it about the size of a large vitamin capsule which is about 1.75g, compared to a 44 x 52 x 6mm, 23.5g pacemaker. Unlike most pacemakers that are placed in the patient's chest with leads running to the heart, Micra is implanted directly into the patient’s heart. Some of the impact on society are: Its less invasive as the Micra is placed in the heart via a vein in the leg, which therefore…

Without LiPo (lithium-ion polymer) batteries, drone technology wouldn’t be possible. These special powerhouses produce more than double the charge of alkaline (AA, AAA, 9V) batteries, are much lighter than other rechargeables (6 times lighter than Lead-Acid batteries) and they don't need to be fully discharged before re-charging. LiPo batteries are also made of explosive and volatile chemicals. They need to be treated with caution. The LiPo batteries won’t bite — just as long as you adhere to…

Implantable cardiac pacemakers By virtue of the light weight and high theoretical capacity of lithium metal, lithium primary batteries have been widespread in health-improving medical devices since the successful implantation of the first lithium-powered pacemaker in 1970s.29, 30 Depending on the power level, implantable medical device primary batteries fall into several categories: low-rate batteries outputting microwatts of power such as batteries for cardiac pacemakers and hearing devices;…

The components of the lithium ion batteries include a positive electrode made of metal oxide, negative electrode made of carbon (graphite), a separator made of a micro-porous polymer, and an organic electrolyte (ether) that is made up of dissolved ions of lithium. During recharge, the lithium ions travel from the positive metal oxide to the negatively charged graphite electrode. The reverse flow occurs during discharge (when the battery is in use) (Carnegie, 40; Divya and Østergaard, 513).…

b) A discussion of the impact of the newer battery technology on society. What are the benefits to society as well as any negative effects of the technology? Are there any safety issue to consider? In today’s society we are constantly using batteries. These batteries however have changed dramatically over the years, from when once created to now. But with the invention of newer and newer batteries there are bound to be explosions of benefits, but with benefits can come fault. One of the most…

brand is the most efficient. Hypothesis: If Duracell Quantum lasts the longest then their commercials are accurate because on the package it states “No alkaline battery lasts longer”. Materials: • 2 fusion AA batteries • 2 energizer Ultimate Lithium AA • 2 Duracell quantum AA • 3 mini Maglite xenon lamp flashlights Procedure: 1. Insert the batteries in each flashlight 2. Grab tape 3. Label the tape with the name of each battery 4. Place the labeled tape next to the flashlight that…

Introduction: According to Drugs.com, “Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.” This includes conditions such as headaches, painful menstrual periods, toothaches, back pain, dental pain, migraines, arthritis and any minor injuries. Ibuprofen is also used to treat and reduce fever as well and is typically administered to individuals, both adults and children ages 6 months and older. Ibuprofen has been…

There are several power source options in the market to choose from. After several hours of research, it was determined that the best two options were lithium polymer battery and a high capacity smart technology USB power bank. Design #1: LIPO Battery The LIPO battery is a great piece of equipment to power electronic devices such as RC planes and RC cars. These types of batteries can usually push out…

Do pharmaceutical companies really care about us? It’s crazy to believe that people you trust, don’t care for you one bit. Big Pharma, a group of pharmaceutical companies connected with the government gets large amounts of money from the people of the world; this conspiracy that people believe can be proven as factual through research over industry funded vs. government funded pharmaceuticals and the way the government finds a way to pay less and receive more money. It’s not easy to clearly…