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UNINA9910822083603321 |
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Autore |
McDonnell Gerald E |
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A practical guide to decontamination in healthcare / / Gerald McDonnell, Denise Sheard |
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Chichester, U.K. ; ; Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012 |
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ISBN |
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1-118-32131-6 |
1-280-67845-3 |
9786613655387 |
1-118-32129-4 |
1-118-32128-6 |
1-118-32132-4 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (462 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Infection - Prevention |
Hospital buildings - Disinfection |
Disinfection and disinfectants |
Sterilization |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction -- Basic Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry -- Medical and Surgical Procedures and Facilities -- Instrumentation -- Microbiology and Infection Control/Prevention -- Chemistry and Physics -- Post-Procedure Handling, Containment and Transport -- Cleaning -- Disinfection -- Inspection, Packaging and Loading for Sterilization -- Sterilization -- Storage and Distribution -- Safety -- Management Principles -- Special Interest Topics. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Prevention is the first line of defence in the fight against infection. As antibiotics and other antimicrobials encounter increasing reports of microbial resistance, the field of decontamination science is undergoing a major revival. A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare is a comprehensive training manual, providing practical guidance on all aspects of decontamination including: microbiology and infection control; regulations and standards; containment, |
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transportation, handling, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of patient used devices; surgical instrumentation; endoscopes; and quality management systems. Written by highly experienced professionals, A Practical Guide to Decontamination in Healthcare comprises a systematic review of decontamination methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each. Up-to-date regulations, standards and guidelines are incorporated throughout, to better equip healthcare professionals with the information they need to meet the technical and operational challenges of medical decontamination. |
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