Hospital-acquired infections Books

Book SynopsisWritten by the world’s foremost leaders in the field of nosocomial infections, Bennett & Brachman’s Hospital Infections, 7th Edition, is a must-have text for preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) in all inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings. This comprehensive volume provides up-to-date, authoritative coverage on all aspects of this vital topic, with editor Dr. William R. Jarvis leading a team of notable contributors from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as additional authors who provide an international perspective on HAIs. The newly revised and expanded seventh edition continues to be an invaluable resource for anyone working in infection prevention and control, quality assurance or risk management in healthcare settings. Provides evidence-based strategies for the prevention of the big four HAIs—CLABSIs, CAUTIs, SSIs, and VAE. Contains a new comprehensive chapter on Coronaviruses, including COVID-19. Expanded new chapters on antimicrobial stewardship, HAI prevention in community hospitals and hospitals in resource-limited settings, the inanimate environment, disinfection and sterilization, and prevention of fungal infections and infections in burn patients. Contains a new comprehensive chapter on the Prevention of infections and other complications associated with Peripheral Intravenous Devices. Covers the latest prevention strategies through coverage of automated room terminal disinfection (ultraviolet germicidal irradiation or hydrogen peroxide gas or vapor). Includes the latest evidence-based data on the control of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, such as carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae, Clostridioides difficile, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, and Candida auris. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisThis multi-contributed text, co-ordinated by one of the leading authorities in the field, is a unique resource to cover in depth the management of the important issue of Nosocomial Pneumonia in respiratory medicine and critical care. This disease presents the clinician with a variety of challenges, in both diagnosis and management, all of which represent a significant concern for the welfare of patients whose ability to combat infection is frequently already compromised. Nosocomial Pneumonia: Strategies for Management is dedicated specifically to this most common hospital acquired respiratory infection and reviews important new advances in therapeutics, including drug resistance. It is an essential resource for all postgraduates and specialist physicians in pulmonology and infectious diseases.Trade Review"Nosocomial Pneumonia achieves its stated goal of seeking to present current knowledge on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of nosocomial pneumonia. Clinicians interested in this topic will find the text a useful and worthwhile compilation." (Journal of the American Medical Association, December 3, 2008) “The main purpose of this book is to give physicians who care for patients at risk for nosocomial pneumonia a concise and up-to-date reference and management guide, and I would say the book succeeds in that task. It is a concise, well-referenced overview…. This is a useful text that compiles a substantial body of information … in a convenient source. The major strengths of the book are the authoritative international list of contributors and the clear focus.” (Respiratory Care, November 2008) "The book is well-organized, well-written, easy to read and understand and timely in its subject matter." (ADVANCE for Respiratory Care Practitioners) "This is a good overview of an important subject." (Doody's Book Reviews)Table of ContentsPreface. List of Contributors. Abbreviations. 1. Health Care Associated-Pneumonia: Epidemiology, Microbiology and Clinical Outcomes (Dr. Marcos I. Restrepo and Dr. Antonio Anzuelo, San Antonio, Texas. US). 2. Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (Dr. Rafael Sierra and Antonio Gordillo, Cádiz, Spain). 3. Role of the microbiology laboratory in the diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (Dr. Emilio Bouza, Dra. Almudena Burillo, Dra. Patricia Muñoz, Madrid, Spain). 4. Pathophysiology of Pneumonia (Dra Amalia Alcón, Dr. Mauricio Valencia, Dr. Antoni Torres, Barcelona, Spain). 5. Clinical approach to the patient with HAP (Dr. Jordi Rello, Tarragona, Spain & Dr. Miguel Gallego, Sabadell, Spain). 6. Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Dr. Jordi Vallés and Dra. Dolors Marisca, Sabadell. Spain). 7. Hospital acquired-pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (Dra. Despoina Koulenti, Athens, Greece; Dr. Kemal Agbaht, Ankara, Turkey). 8. Nosocomial pneumonia by Acinetobacter baumannii (Dr. José Garnacho-Montero and Da. Eugenia Pachón, Dr. J.M. Cisneros, Sevilla, Spain). 9. Fungal pneumonia (Dr. George Dimopoulos, Dr. E. Papadomichelakis, Dr. P. Kopteridis, Athens, Greece). 10. General pharmacologic considerations and dose adjustment in antibiotic therapy for HAP (Dr. Pierluigi Viale and Dr. Federico Pea, Udine, Italy). 11. Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Strategy in Immunocompromized Patients with Pulmonary Infiltrates (Dra. Sandra. De Miranda and Dra. Élie Azoulay, Paris, France). 12. Pneumonia in trauma patients (Dra. Helene A. Haeberle and Dr. Wolfgang A. Krueger, Tubingen. Germany). 13. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and pneumonia (Dr. Jean Chastre, Dr. Charles-Edouard Luyt, Dr. Jean Louis Trouillet, Dr. Alain Combes, Paris, France). 14. Assessment of patients with poor resolution of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (Dr. Richard G. Wunderink, Dr. Keenan A. Hawkins, Chicago, USA). 15. Approach to Patients with recurrent VAP (Dr. Grant W. Waterer, Perth, Australia; Dr. Diego López. Madrid. Spain). 16. Costs for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia & Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (Dr. Andrew F. Shorr and Dr. William L. Jackson, Washington, USA). Index.

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Book SynopsisQuality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services Standards Handbook (also known as the Yellow Guide) provides standards for unlicensed aseptic preparation in the UK, as well as practical information to aid implementation of the standards.Table of ContentsPart A - standardsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Definitions/Glossary of termsChapter 3 Minimising risk with injectable medicinesChapter 4 Prescribing, clinical pharmacy and aseptic services verificationChapter 5 ManagementChapter 6 Formulation stability and shelf lifeChapter 7 Facilities and equipmentChapter 8 Pharmaceutical Quality SystemChapter 9 Personnel, training & competency assessmentChapter 10 Aseptic processingChapter 11 MonitoringChapter 12 Cleaning, sanitisation and biodecontaminationChapter 13 Starting materials, components and other consumablesChapter 14 Product approvalChapter 15 Storage and distributionChapter 16 Internal and external auditPart B – support resources1 Microbiological environmental monitoring techniques for the laboratory2 Validation of aseptic preparation procedures:2.1 Microbiological validation of the process2.2 Microbiological validation of the operator2.3 Product validation2.4 Validation of training2.5 Validation of cleaning processes2.6 Computerised system validation3 Technical (quality) agreements4 Products for short-term use – maximum shelf life 24 hours5 Capacity planning – technical services6 Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)

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Book SynopsisGerms and governance brings together leading historians, practitioners and policy makers to consider the past, present and future of hospital infection control. Combining historical case-studies with practitioner experiences, this volume offers a new understanding of the emergence of theories of germ transmission and containment and how these theories played out in real-world environments, networks and professional organisations.Exploring the historical context in which technologies like gloves were developed and popularised, as well as how relationships between communities and hospitals, doctors and nurses, and the emerging role of hospital bacteriologists have shaped infection control practices, the collection emphasises the diverse contexts in which ideas about germs, infection and safety circulated. The volume also addresses the historical neglect of the critical role of nurses in the development and success of infection control measures.Trade Review'Germs and governance brings together a diverse array of scholars to give the topic its due attention, presented here as a series of eleven articles, framed by an introduction and incisive conclusion... Ultimately, it is this call for – and demonstration of – such cross-disciplinary approaches to an enduring hospital and societal concern that makes this a particularly useful volume for historians, clinicians, and policymakers alike.'Scott H. Podolsky, Social History of Medicine'Limitations to control of infections originating in hospitals have long been evident. Antibiotic-resistant organisms and their ability to transfer associated genes are increasingly problematic, and this rise of so-called superbugs alarms health care professionals on a global scale. Including contributions from medical historians, infection control specialists, and policy makers, this book presents the methods from past to present that have been and still are used to minimize the spread of infections in hospitals, providing some insight into where infection control improvements can be made. The book is organized into five parts, each comprising a historical chapter and an updating one: policy, medical training, clinical practice, control in the laboratory, and projections for future control of antibiotic resistance, especially given the threats posed by such bacteria as MRSA (staph) and Clostridium. The editors summarize current challenges for key players in a jointly authored conclusion. A great read, this book should appeal to everyone involved in health care at all stages of their careers, including bacteriologists, caregivers, and especially administrators, and will reinforce understanding of the longstanding importance of prevention and control of infection. Although many examples and data sets were collected in the UK, the book is relatable to health care systems everywhere.--M. C. Pavao, Worcester State UniversitySumming Up: Highly recommended. All readers.Reprinted with permission from Choice Reviews. All rights reserved. Copyright by the American Library Association. -- .Table of ContentsForeword – Professor Dame Sally DaviesIntroduction – Marguerite Dupree, Anne Marie Rafferty and Fay Bound AlbertiPart I: Policy and infection control1 Hospital infections and the role of the community before MRSA, 1930–1960 – Flurin Condrau2 Cleanliness costs: the evolving relationship between infection and length of stay in antibiotic-era hospitals – Sally SheardPart II: Infection control: Nurses and medical students3 Pus, pedagogy and practice: how ‘dirt’ shaped surgical nurse training and hierarchies of practice, 1900–1935 – Pamela Wood4 Septic subjects: infection control and occupational illness in British hospitals, c. 1870–1970 – Claire L. Jones5 Learning the art and science of infection prevention and control: a practical application – Susan MacqueenPart III: Practice and infection control: Focus on gloves6 Wax paste and vaccination: alternatives to surgical gloves for infection control, 1880–1945 – Thomas Schlich7 The evolving role of gloves in healthcare – Jennie WilsonPart IV: Practice and infection control: In the laboratory8 Constructing the ‘Sanitary Officer’: the Pathologist’s role in infection prevention and control at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, 1892–1939 – Rosemary Cresswell9 Infection control from the laboratory to the clinic: John H. Bowie and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, c.1945–1970 – Susan GardinerPart V: Into the future10 Infection prevention and control in the twenty-first century: the era of patient safety – Neil Wigglesworth11 Infection control and antimicrobial resistance: the past, the present and the future – Alistair LeanordConclusion: using the past – Marguerite Dupree, Anne Marie Rafferty and Fay Bound AlbertiIndex

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Book SynopsisGerms and governance brings together leading historians, practitioners and policy makers to consider the past, present and future of hospital infection control. Combining historical case-studies with practitioner experiences, this volume offers a new understanding of the emergence of theories of germ transmission and containment and how these theories played out in real-world environments, networks and professional organisations.Exploring the historical context in which technologies like gloves were developed and popularised, as well as how relationships between communities and hospitals, doctors and nurses, and the emerging role of hospital bacteriologists have shaped infection control practices, the collection emphasises the diverse contexts in which ideas about germs, infection and safety circulated. The volume also addresses the historical neglect of the critical role of nurses in the development and success of infection control measures.Trade Review'Germs and governance brings together a diverse array of scholars to give the topic its due attention, presented here as a series of eleven articles, framed by an introduction and incisive conclusion... Ultimately, it is this call for – and demonstration of – such cross-disciplinary approaches to an enduring hospital and societal concern that makes this a particularly useful volume for historians, clinicians, and policymakers alike.'Scott H. Podolsky, Social History of Medicine'Limitations to control of infections originating in hospitals have long been evident. Antibiotic-resistant organisms and their ability to transfer associated genes are increasingly problematic, and this rise of so-called superbugs alarms health care professionals on a global scale. Including contributions from medical historians, infection control specialists, and policy makers, this book presents the methods from past to present that have been and still are used to minimize the spread of infections in hospitals, providing some insight into where infection control improvements can be made. The book is organized into five parts, each comprising a historical chapter and an updating one: policy, medical training, clinical practice, control in the laboratory, and projections for future control of antibiotic resistance, especially given the threats posed by such bacteria as MRSA (staph) and Clostridium. The editors summarize current challenges for key players in a jointly authored conclusion. A great read, this book should appeal to everyone involved in health care at all stages of their careers, including bacteriologists, caregivers, and especially administrators, and will reinforce understanding of the longstanding importance of prevention and control of infection. Although many examples and data sets were collected in the UK, the book is relatable to health care systems everywhere.--M. C. Pavao, Worcester State UniversitySumming Up: Highly recommended. All readers.Reprinted with permission from Choice Reviews. All rights reserved. Copyright by the American Library Association. -- .Table of ContentsForeword – Professor Dame Sally DaviesIntroduction – Marguerite Dupree, Anne Marie Rafferty and Fay Bound AlbertiPart I: Policy and infection control1 Hospital infections and the role of the community before MRSA, 1930–1960 – Flurin Condrau2 Cleanliness costs: the evolving relationship between infection and length of stay in antibiotic-era hospitals – Sally SheardPart II: Infection control: Nurses and medical students3 Pus, pedagogy and practice: how ‘dirt’ shaped surgical nurse training and hierarchies of practice, 1900–1935 – Pamela Wood4 Septic subjects: infection control and occupational illness in British hospitals, c. 1870–1970 – Claire L. Jones5 Learning the art and science of infection prevention and control: a practical application – Susan MacqueenPart III: Practice and infection control: Focus on gloves6 Wax paste and vaccination: alternatives to surgical gloves for infection control, 1880–1945 – Thomas Schlich7 The evolving role of gloves in healthcare – Jennie WilsonPart IV: Practice and infection control: In the laboratory8 Constructing the ‘Sanitary Officer’: the Pathologist’s role in infection prevention and control at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, 1892–1939 – Rosemary Cresswell9 Infection control from the laboratory to the clinic: John H. Bowie and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, c.1945–1970 – Susan GardinerPart V: Into the future10 Infection prevention and control in the twenty-first century: the era of patient safety – Neil Wigglesworth11 Infection control and antimicrobial resistance: the past, the present and the future – Alistair LeanordConclusion: using the past – Marguerite Dupree, Anne Marie Rafferty and Fay Bound AlbertiIndex

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Book SynopsisWound healing is a complex cascade of events that led to reconstruct a damaged tissue with cellular and biological mechanisms. A Closer Look at Wound Infections and Healing first reviews the treatments mentioned in traditional Iranian medicine sources for various wounds. The various antibiotic alternative therapies that could be used against antimicrobial resistant bacteria in wound infections are reviewed in detail. The authors report on the complex role of estrogens and estrogenic derivatives in the wound healing process, with a focus on their therapeutic uses. The penultimate chapter explores the impact of photobiomodulation therapy on wound healing and the basic biochemical reactions involved. Photobiomodulation therapy involves the use of low-powered light emitting diodes, lasers or broadband light, mostly in the visible red and near infrared light spectrum. Postoperative surgical wound infection in the lumbar spine is unfortunately a common and potentially devastating complication. It is associated with increased morbidity and the need for further surgery. The authors discuss treatment of surgical wound infection centered on surgical debridementTable of ContentsPreface; Types of Wound and Wound Healing from the Perspective of Traditional Iranian Medicine (TIM); The Role of Antibiotic Alternatives in Controlling Multi-Drug Resistant Wound Infections; The Role of Estrogenic Substances in Regulations of Biological Processes Involved into Wound Healing; Impact of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Chronic Wound Healing; Management of Surgical Wounds Infections in Spine Surgery; Index.

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Book SynopsisHospital-acquired infections (HAIs), also known as health-care-associated infections, encompass almost all clinically evident infections that do not originate from a patient''s original admitting diagnosis. Within hours after admission, a patient''s flora begins to acquire characteristics of the surrounding bacterial pool. Most infections that become clinically evident after 48 hours of hospitalisation are considered hospital-acquired. Infections that occur after the patient''s discharge from the hospital can be considered to have a nosocomial origin if the organisms were acquired during the hospital stay. This book present a set of reports detailing the depth of the problems as well as suggesting remedies.

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Book SynopsisNosocomial infections are frequent complications after abdominal surgery. Most abdominal procedures are clean-contaminated, contaminated, or even dirty procedures, since plenty of microorganisms are able to enter the gastrointestinal and the genitourinary tracts. Nosocomial infections are associated with morbidity and mortality and reduce patients'' quality of life after surgery. Moreover, they prolong hospital stay and altogether represent an economic burden for health services. Despite different guidelines endorsed by scientific societies describing recommendations for preventing and treating nosocomial infections, they still represent a challenge for healthcare staff. The aim of this book is to revise the actual evidence on the different aspects of nosocomial infections after abdominal surgery.

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Book SynopsisHospital acquired infections (HAI) are complications of health care which affect on average 10 percent of patients admitted to hospital world wide. They have serious public health implications by changing the quality of life of patients and sometimes causing disability or even death. The purpose of this comprehensive text is to provide nurses and junior doctors with an understanding of the basics of infection control by explaining the methods employed and their purpose. The book is based on lectures presented by the author at training courses for nurses and doctors and gives simple, understandable and essential information that is vital knowledge for medical staff in hospitals.Table of Contents1. Causes and determinants of hospital acquired infections. 2. Infection and its characteristics. 3. The chain of infection and the transmission of an infective agent. 4. Definitions and general c haracteristics of infections in hospitals. 5. Preventative strategies for hospital-acquired infections. 6. Common hospital-acquired infections in developed countries. 7. Infection control and surveillance.

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Book SynopsisInfection Control is an essential component of any healthcare delivery system. In the light of paucity of quality book on infection control in India, Essentials of Hospital Infection Control will serve as a platform to guide the medical professionals in mastering infection control.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Healthcare-associated Infections 2. Structural Organization of an Infection Control Program 3. Major Healthcare-associated Infection Types 4. Surveillance of Healthcare-associated Infections 5. Standard Precautions-I: Hand Hygiene 6. Standard Precautions-II: Personal Protective Equipment 7. Transmission-based Precautions 8. Infection Control in Special Situations 9. Disinfection Policy 10. Central Sterile Supply Department 11. Environmental Surveillance 12. Screening for Multidrug-resistant Organisms 13. Infection Control in Laundry 14. Infection Control in Kitchen and Food Safety 15. Waste Management in Healthcare Facility 16. Staff Health Issues-I: Needle Stick Injury Management 17. Staff Health Issues-II: Work Restriction and Vaccination 18. Outbreak Investigation 19. Antimicrobial Stewardship 20. Infection Control Requirements for Accreditation Index

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Book SynopsisThe prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments is now more important than ever. From simple hand washing to full PPE (personal protective equipment), hygiene maintenance has never been more at the forefront of people’s minds than during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. This book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of healthcare and laboratory-associated infections. Divided into twelve sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of infection and the use of antimicrobial agents. The following sections cover prevention and control of infection in different environments and situations including hospitals, laboratories, specific patient groups, and high risk and procedure areas. Different infection transmission methods are discussed in depth. The book concludes with guidance on standards and sample protocols, and training techniques. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by images and flow charts, and each chapter includes MCQs (multiple choice questions) to assist learning and revision. Key points Comprehensive guide to prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments Covers different environments, patient groups and infection transmission methods Features images and flow charts to assist learning Each chapter concludes with MCQs on the topic Table of Contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION 2 BASIC SCIENCE SECTION 3: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND THEIR RATIONAL USE SECTION 4: HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS SECTION 5: HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL SAFETY SECTION 6: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL SECTION 7: INFECTION PREVENTION: LABORATORY SERVICES SECTION 8: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL: ROLE OF NURSING SECTION 9: INFECTION PREVENTION: HIGH RISK AND PROCEDURE AREAS SECTION 10: INFECTION PREVENTION: SPECIFIC GROUP OF PATIENTS SECTION 11: STANDARDS AND SAMPLE PROTOCOLS FOR INFECTION PREVENTION SECTION 12: TRAINING: HCAIs PREVENTION AND CONTROL

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