The Importance of Plastics in Medical Field Technology

摘要

Perhaps the greatest technological advancements in human society have evolved through the medical professions. Over the years technology has prolonged the average life span of an adult human by offering preventative vaccines, diagnostic tools, and comprehensive treatments. But smaller advancements — such as the materials and tools used by medical professionals on a daily basis — are often overlooked. Plastic is a prime example of a technology that fails to receive the credit it is due for changing the way medicine is practiced and creating a better experience for all involved.