Control of Hospital Infection, 4Ed: A Practical Handbook - Rilegato

 
9780340759110: Control of Hospital Infection, 4Ed: A Practical Handbook
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ISBN 10: 0340759119 ISBN 13: 9780340759110
Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2000

Sinossi

The fourth edition of this classic title is the definitive, clinically orientated guide to infections acquired in hospital, how to prevent them, and how to control them. It has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout.



New topics include surveillance, administration and the control of antibiotic-resistant organisms. Also included is a discussion of European and UK legislation related to standards of medical device processing, decontamination and staff safety, as well as audit, risk assessment and medical negligence.

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Recensione

I think it is another excellent edition overall, and I am sure that it will be a valuable addition for any microbiology department.
Associaiton of Clinical Pathologists' Newssheet.

Contenuti

Introduction
Administration and responsibility
Surveillance, records and reports
Sterilisation
Physical and chemical disinfection
Decontammination of the environment, equipment and the skin
Prevention of Infection in Wards I: the IC elements of routine nursing care and wound management techniques
Prevention of Infection in Wards II: isolation of patients, management of contacts and infection precautions in ambulances
Special problems of miscellaneous infections and human infestation
Control of viral hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Asepsis in operating theatres
Laundry, kitchen hygiene and clinical waste disposal
Use of antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents
Immunisation and specific prophylaxis
Occupational health services in the control of infection
Special wards and departments 1
Special wards and departments 2
Section 1: infection control in the community
Section 2: hygenic and aseptic techniques.

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Editore
CRC Press
Data di pubblicazione
2000
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0340759119
ISBN 13 
9780340759110
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero edizione
4
Numero di pagine
416
Redattore
Ayliffe Graham, Fraise Adam, Geddes Alasdair, Mitchell Kathy
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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