Why We Vomit. In many cases, throwing up is a protective reflex to rid your body of viruses, bacteria, or parasites in your digestive system. âIf you were to eat something that was spoiled or poisoned, your body would get a signal that something was wrong,â says Bruno Chumpitazi, MD, of Texas Childrenâs Hospital.
Parafilm is ideal for the scientific laboratory because it is a thermoplastic, self-sealing film. It holds moisture loss to a minimum. It offers excellent protection for the contents of tubes, flasks, and petri dishes.
Picture archiving and communication system. A picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a medical imaging technology which provides economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities (source machine types). Electronic images and reports are transmitted digitally via PACS; this eliminates the need to manually file, retrieve, or transport film jackets, the folders used to store and protect X-ray film.