Churchill's Clinical Microbiology Pocketbook
Timothy J.J. Inglis(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published in November 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
185 pages
978-0-443-05913-1 (ISBN)
Description
A pocket companion for the clinical microbiologist, both in the diagnostic laboratory and in the hospital ward or clinic. The book aims to be a one-stop reference for the busy medical microbiologist. It bridges the gap between diagnostic microbiology and clinical infectious disease, making it ideal for use when clinicians want immediate guidance - for example, in the middle of the night when relatively junior members of staff have to make quick, informed decisions with no time for referring to major reference texts. It should be ideal for trainees but will also suit all grades of staff working in diagnostic microbiology laboratories, whether medically qualified or not. Infectious disease physicians should also find it useful. With a problem-based format and layout designed for immediate reference in the laboratory or on the ward, it will be invaluable in helping the reader make informed decisions with confidence.
A pocket companion for the clinical microbiologist, both in the diagnostic laboratory and in the hospital ward or clinic. The book aims to be a one-stop reference for the busy medical microbiologist. It bridges the gap between diagnostic microbiology and clinical infectious disease, making it ideal for use when clinicians want immediate guidance - for example, in the middle of the night when relatively junior members of staff have to make quick, informed decisions with no time for referring to major reference texts. It should be ideal for trainees but will also suit all grades of staff working in diagnostic microbiology laboratories, whether medically qualified or not. Infectious disease physicians should also find it useful. With a problem-based format and layout designed for immediate reference in the laboratory or on the ward, it will be invaluable in helping the reader make informed decisions with confidence.
A pocket companion for the clinical microbiologist, both in the diagnostic laboratory and in the hospital ward or clinic. The book aims to be a one-stop reference for the busy medical microbiologist. It bridges the gap between diagnostic microbiology and clinical infectious disease, making it ideal for use when clinicians want immediate guidance - for example, in the middle of the night when relatively junior members of staff have to make quick, informed decisions with no time for referring to major reference texts. It should be ideal for trainees but will also suit all grades of staff working in diagnostic microbiology laboratories, whether medically qualified or not. Infectious disease physicians should also find it useful. With a problem-based format and layout designed for immediate reference in the laboratory or on the ward, it will be invaluable in helping the reader make informed decisions with confidence.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 127 mm
Weight
273 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-05913-1 (9780443059131)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
SECTION 1 PROBLEM-BASED MICROBIOLOGY: Central Nervous System Infections. Endophthalmitis. Enteric Infections. Fever. Genital Infections/ Infective Endocarditis. Pericarditis. Peritonitis. Pleural Effusion. Respiratory Infections. Septicaemia. Septic Arthritis. Soft Tissue Infections. Urinary Tract Infections SECTION 2 in the LABORATORY: Bacteriology. Virology. Parasitology. Entomology. General Laboratory Issues SECTION 3 ANTIBIOTIC USE: Antifungal Therapy. Contraindications for Oral Antibiotics. Intravenous Antibiotics. Liver Failure and Antibiotics. Neurosurgical Prophylaxis. Penicillin Allergy. Pregnancy and Antibiotics. Presumptive Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Renal Failure and Antibiotics. Post-Splenectomy Prophylaxis. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring SECTION 4 CONTROL, CONTAINMENT and NOTIFICATION: Infection Control Guidelines. Incubation Periods and Infectivity. Hand Hygiene. Hospital Waste Disposal. Hygiene Standards. Inspections/ Needlestick Protocol. Notifiable Diseases. Outbreaks. Reporting Infections for Epidemiological Purposes. Varicella-Zoster in Hospital. Zoonoses Reservoirs SECTION 5 REFERENCE SOURCES: Centres of Excellence. Journals. Organisations. Travel Health Advice