
Microbiology
Practical Applications and Infection Prevention
Delmar Cengage Learning (Publisher)
Published on 10. March 2015
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-133-69364-2 (ISBN)
Description
Designed for health care and nursing professionals, MICROBIOLOGY: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND INFECTION PREVENTION, 1st Edition provides you with an overview of medical microbiology while emphasizing practical applications in clinical and care settings. Starting with the basics in each chapter, you will examine the science of microbiology, as well as medical specialities, aseptic techniques and procedures, infectious diseases, epidemiology, bioterrorism, and other fascinating topics. A robust set of ancillary learning tools guide you toward a deeper understanding of medical microbiology in practice with videos, animations, an audio glossary, interactive games, and more. Conversational and user-friendly, MICROBIOLOGY: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND INFECTION PREVENTION, 1st Edition takes the fear out of medical microbiology and opens the door to many emerging careers in health care.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
965 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-133-69364-2 (9781133693642)
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Persons
Bruce Colbert is faculty emeritus and retired director of the Allied Health Care Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The author of 12 traditional books and several electronic projects, he has also developed an interactive worktext and program on student success in the health care professions. Focusing on such topics as stress and time management, he has presented more than 300 regional and national lectures and workshops devoted to professional skills, enhancing critical and creative thinking and effective decision-making. In addition, he consults with educational programs to improve teaching effectiveness as well as presents active teaching workshops. Luis Gonzalez III is an Associate Program Director in the Department of Internal Medicine Residency Program at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. There, he also serves as the Clinical Coordinator for Pharmacy Services and directs a Pharmacy Residency Program. He is a Clinical Associate Professor for the Schools of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and Ohio Northern University, and one of the original founders of the Johnstown Free Medical Clinic. Dr. Gonzalez has written numerous peer-reviewed publications and frequently presents at regional and national conferences.
Content
SECTION I: THE BACKGROUND AND SCIENCE OF MICROBIOLOGY.
1. The Background of Microbiology.
2. Medical Microbiology.
3. More Medical Microbiology Specialties.
SECTION II: MICROBIOLOGY IN PRACTICE.
4. Infection Control.
5. Protecting Patients and Ourselves.
6. Microbiological Related Procedures.
SECTION III: THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES: A SYSTEMS APPROACH.
7. Immunizations and Antimicrobials.
8. Microbiological Diseases: Part One.
9. Respiratory Related Microbiological Diseases.
Appendix A: Answers to Chapter Stop and Review Questions.
Appendix B Clinical Laboratory Related Abbreviations and Acronyms.
Appendix C: Example Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases and Causative Agents.
Appendix D: Patient Education on Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI's).
1. The Background of Microbiology.
2. Medical Microbiology.
3. More Medical Microbiology Specialties.
SECTION II: MICROBIOLOGY IN PRACTICE.
4. Infection Control.
5. Protecting Patients and Ourselves.
6. Microbiological Related Procedures.
SECTION III: THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES: A SYSTEMS APPROACH.
7. Immunizations and Antimicrobials.
8. Microbiological Diseases: Part One.
9. Respiratory Related Microbiological Diseases.
Appendix A: Answers to Chapter Stop and Review Questions.
Appendix B Clinical Laboratory Related Abbreviations and Acronyms.
Appendix C: Example Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Diseases and Causative Agents.
Appendix D: Patient Education on Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI's).