Since it was first published in the 1990s, Infection Control in Clinical Practice has become the primary resource for all clinicians needing to prevent and control healthcare associated infections.
This comprehensive guide covers the underpinning principles of microbiology, infection, immunology and epidemiology, then shows how to apply these principles for evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) advice and guidance in the clinic. The book has been fully updated in its fourth edition to incorporate the latest research on new and emerging issues.
The clear and concise explanations in this book make it suitable for all clinicians needing to apply IPC principles in their work, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, IPC practitioners and clinical scientists.
1. 1 Introduction to Microbiology - p. 1 2. 2 The Microbiology Laboratory - p. 23 3. 3 Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infection - p. 45 4. 4 Delivering an Infection Prevention and Control Programme - p. 67 5. 5 The Immune System and the Immunocompromised Patient - p. 93 6. 6 A Guide to Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - p. 117 7. 7 Microorganisms and Their Control: Bacteria - p. 153 8. 8 Microorganisms and Their Control: Fungi, Viruses and Ectoparasites - p. 175 9. 9 Standard Infection Control Precautions - p. 203 10. 10 Preventing Wound Infection - p. 233 11. 11 Preventing Infection Associated With Intravascular Therapy - p. 259 12. 12 Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection - p. 275 13. 13 Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia - p. 295 14. 14 Preventing Gastrointestinal Infection - p. 313 15. 15 Transmission-Based Infection Control Precautions - p. 333 16. 16 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation - p. 359 17. 17 Infection Prevention and Control in the Built Environment - p. 383 18. Index - p. 411
Since it was first published in the 1990s, Infection Control in Clinical Practice has become the primary resource for all clinicians needing to prevent and control healthcare associated infections.
This comprehensive guide covers the underpinning principles of microbiology, infection, immunology and epidemiology, then shows how to apply these principles for evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) advice and guidance in the clinic. The book has been fully updated in its fourth edition to incorporate the latest research on new and emerging issues.
The clear and concise explanations in this book make it suitable for all clinicians needing to apply IPC principles in their work, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, IPC practitioners and clinical scientists.
1. 1 Introduction to Microbiology - p. 1 2. 2 The Microbiology Laboratory - p. 23 3. 3 Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infection - p. 45 4. 4 Delivering an Infection Prevention and Control Programme - p. 67 5. 5 The Immune System and the Immunocompromised Patient - p. 93 6. 6 A Guide to Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - p. 117 7. 7 Microorganisms and Their Control: Bacteria - p. 153 8. 8 Microorganisms and Their Control: Fungi, Viruses and Ectoparasites - p. 175 9. 9 Standard Infection Control Precautions - p. 203 10. 10 Preventing Wound Infection - p. 233 11. 11 Preventing Infection Associated With Intravascular Therapy - p. 259 12. 12 Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection - p. 275 13. 13 Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia - p. 295 14. 14 Preventing Gastrointestinal Infection - p. 313 15. 15 Transmission-Based Infection Control Precautions - p. 333 16. 16 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation - p. 359 17. 17 Infection Prevention and Control in the Built Environment - p. 383 18. Index - p. 411
