Control of Hospital Infection, 4Ed
A Practical Handbook
4th Edition
Published on 26. May 2000
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-0-340-75911-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
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.
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Edition
4th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
ISBN-13
978-0-340-75911-0 (9780340759110)
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Previous edition
Book
09/1998
3rd Edition
Hodder Arnold
€92.85
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Content
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.
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.