03472nam 2200685 a 450 991082208360332120240516165036.097866136553879781118321317111832131697812806784551280678453978111832129411183212949781118321287111832128697811183213241118321324(OCoLC)794328874(MiAaPQ)EBC922358(MiAaPQ)EBC4034146(Au-PeEL)EBL922358(CaPaEBR)ebr10565169(CKB)2550000000103647(Perlego)1011763(EXLCZ)99255000000010364720120424d2012 uy 0engurcnu---|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierA practical guide to decontamination in healthcare /Gerald McDonnell, Denise Sheard1st ed.Chichester, U.K. ;Hoboken, N.J. Wiley-Blackwell20121 online resource (462 p.)Includes index.9781444330137 1444330136 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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, 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.InfectionPreventionHospital buildingsDisinfectionDisinfection and disinfectantsSterilizationInfectionPrevention.Hospital buildingsDisinfection.Disinfection and disinfectants.Sterilization.614.4/8McDonnell Gerald E313298Sheard Denise1613952MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910822083603321A practical guide to decontamination in healthcare3943525UNINA