Found only on the Galapagos GalÃ¡pagos, islands marine iguanas often wear distinctive white wigs of salt expelled from glands near their. noses
Successful surgery depends on optimizing working conditions for medical professionals and patients. Temperatures in operating rooms are often colder than many indoor locations, but people may not know why. However, the temperature range can have a significant effect on patient health and safety. The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers recommends that operating room temperatures be kept between 66 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit, with a humidity percentage of 70.
The US government sponsored a research project to determine the state of emergency medical services in 1965. This resulted in the now famous 1966 White Paper. The US Government, as a result of the 1966 White Paper, developed a basic set of guidelines of what is a land-based ambulance. In brief, an ambulance should be: 1  Temperature The ambulance needs to be able to operate if the exterior temperature is between 0 to 95 F. 2  Speed The ambulance must be able to maintain a sustained speed of 65 mph. 3  Acceleration from 0 to 55 in 25 seconds. 4  Hills The ambulance must be able to travel up a 3 % hill at 55 mph.