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Infection Control in Clinical Practice

  • 3 Edición - 10 de mayo de 2006
  • Última edición
  • Autor: Jennie Wilson
  • Idioma: Inglés

This revised edition has been updated thoroughly throughout in line with current policy, clinical practice in the UK. It contains new material on emerging pathogens, antimicrobial… Leer más

Descripción

This revised edition has been updated thoroughly throughout in line with current policy, clinical practice in the UK. It contains new material on emerging pathogens, antimicrobial agents and resistance, and infection control guidance. The evidence-base for infection control practice has been fully revised to take into account new research and guidance.

Puntos claves

  • a truly comprehensive book covering all aspects of infection control that health professionals will need to know about in clinical practice
  • the information is research-based and extensively referenced providing an invaluable resource for current evidence-based practice.
  • the accessible writing style makes it easy to read and understand
  • the simple guidelines for practice can be readily applied to clinical settings
  • many tables and diagrams aid understanding
  • it is fully referenced to facilitate further reading

    • De interès para

    Infection control nurses, Clinical nurses, Nurse educators

    Secondary markets: Practice and other community nurses, PAMs (clinical reference)

    Índice

    Foreword. Introduction to Microbiology. Understanding the Microbiology Laboratory. The Epidemiology of Infection. The Immune System and the Immunocompromised Patient. A Guide to Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Microorganisms and their Control. The Central Principles of Infection Control. Preventing Wound Infection. Preventing Infection associated with Intravascular Therapy. Preventing Infection associated with Urethral Catheters. Preventing Infection of the Respiratory Tract. Preventing Gastrointestinal Infection: the principles of food hygiene. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization. Management of the Infectious Patient. Ectoparasitic infections and environmental infestations.
    Appendix 1: A Policy for the Decontamination of Equipment. Appendix 2: Routes of transmission and isolation precautions for common infections. Appendix 3: An isolation policy. Glossary. Index.

    Reseñas

    It is a great reference book for those with a
    special interest in infection control. Emergency
    nurses will find it a handy text to keep up to
    date with current policy and practice. Students
    will appreciate its long reference lists and its
    application to day-to-day nursing practice.
    This third edition is a valuable resource for
    everyone.

    Accident and Emergency Nursing 2007

    "I found this book interesting, informative and easy to read"

    Louise Keightley, Ward Manager. Nursing & Therapies News, October 2007

    Detalles del producto

    • Edición: 3
    • Última edición
    • Publicado: 10 de mayo de 2006
    • Idioma: Inglés

    Sobre el autor

    JW

    Jennie Wilson

    Jennie Wilson has a first degree in microbiology, a Master’s in Public Health, PhD in surveillance of healthcare associated infection (HCAI) and is a registered nurse. She has 30 years’ experience in infection prevention & control (IPC), has worked as a senior IPC practitioner in NHS Trusts in London and was a key player in establishing the first national surveillance programmes on HCAI in England.
    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Professor of Healthcare Epidemiology, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, UK