Stimulants such as thyroxine, caffeine, and amphetamines lead to overestimation of time intervals by both humans and rats, while depressants and anesthetics such as barbiturates, nitrous oxide can have the opposite effect and lead to underestimation of time intervals.
Bursitis is when the small fluid-filled sacs around the joints called bursae are irritated or injured. In just about any joint the effects can be felt with pain in movement and when pressed upon. Sometimes a rash will occur as well.
At census-taking-time, Jean Jones will be counted in ICU. Census means the total no. of patients who have at least spent two hours in ICU on the calendar day on which he was admitted to the hospital.