baveja usha krishnan (12 risultati)

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Soft cover. Condizione: New. 1st Edition. This book details the basic science of infection, the microorganisms circulating in a hospital, and the antimicrobial agents available including the rational use of these along with antimicrobial stewardship. There are chapters describing A, B, C of various HCAIs including COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 and how to develop a need-based infection prevention and control program (IPCP) for different levels of healthcare to prevent HCAIs. There are many chapters describing strategies of IPCP including hand hygiene, standard precautions, airborne and contact precautions, sterilization and disinfection, central sterilization and supplies, laundry management, biomedical waste management, and so on. Infection prevention and control in various areas of the hospital for various groups of patients, role of nursing, and role of microbiology laboratory to prevent and control HCAIs are described. There are chapters on investigation of an outbreak, maintenance of occupational health of healthcare professionals (HCPs), maintenance of clean environment, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, OTs, ICUs and negative pressure rooms, etc. The latest strategies to prevent infections in different possible situations (ICU, HDU, post transplant units and Burns unit, etc.) in a healthcare facility including the clinical laboratory are described. Each chapter has been contributed by experts who are knowledgeable, conversant with the latest knowledge on the subject, and are involved in implementing the program in their respective hospitals. The chapters are structured in a way (with MCQs at the end) that the book can be used for training and education. In addition, there are chapters providing teaching and training materials for prevention of HCAIs including COVID-19 and laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs), respectively. It includes the details of all aspects of prevention of HCAIs infection prevention and control in such a way that the reader will be able to understand, develop, and implement the IPCP in his/her hospital and train the HCPs to help contain this menace of HCAIs.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. The prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments is now more important than ever. From simple hand washing to full PPE (personal protective equipment), hygiene maintenance has never been more at the forefront of people's minds than during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.This book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of healthcare and laboratory-associated infections.Divided into twelve sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of infection and the use of antimicrobial agents.The following sections cover prevention and control of infection in different environments and situations including hospitals, laboratories, specific patient groups, and high risk and procedure areas. Different infection transmission methods are discussed in depth.The book concludes with guidance on standards and sample protocols, and training techniques.The comprehensive text is further enhanced by images and flow charts, and each chapter includes MCQs (multiple choice questions) to assist learning and revision.Key pointsComprehensive guide to prevention and control of infection in healthcare environmentsCovers different environments, patient groups and infection transmission methodsFeatures images and flow charts to assist learningEach chapter concludes with MCQs on the topic.

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 454 pages. 11.25x8.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Condizione: New. KlappentextThis book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of healthcare and laboratory-associated infections. Divided into twelve sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of infection and the u.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments is now more important than ever. From simple hand washing to full PPE (personal protective equipment), hygiene maintenance has never been more at the forefront of people's minds than during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.This book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of healthcare and laboratory-associated infections.Divided into twelve sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of infection and the use of antimicrobial agents.The following sections cover prevention and control of infection in different environments and situations including hospitals, laboratories, specific patient groups, and high risk and procedure areas. Different infection transmission methods are discussed in depth.The book concludes with guidance on standards and sample protocols, and training techniques.The comprehensive text is further enhanced by images and flow charts, and each chapter includes MCQs (multiple choice questions) to assist learning and revision.Key pointsComprehensive guide to prevention and control of infection in healthcare environmentsCovers different environments, patient groups and infection transmission methodsFeatures images and flow charts to assist learningEach chapter concludes with MCQs on the topic.