{"product_id":"topical-antimicrobials-testing-and-evaluation-9781439813225","title":"Topical Antimicrobials Testing and Evaluation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA range of factors must be considered when developing a topical antimicrobial for use in a healthcare personnel handwash, surgical scrub, or preoperative skin preparation. Antimicrobial effectiveness, low skin irritation, ease of use, and pleasing aesthetics are all essential if the product is to succeed. In addition, all facets of the product must comply with stringent regulatory requirements. With updated protocols and research,\u003cb\u003e Topical Antimicrobials Testing and Evaluation, Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e comprehensively presents and reviews the latest techniques for testing antimicrobial compounds for effectiveness and regulatory compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anatomical structure of the skin and skin microbiology relevant to product testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of antimicrobial products against specific microorganisms such as \u003ci\u003eStaphylococcus \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStreptococcus\u003c\/i\u003e species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Approach to Developing Topical Antimicrobials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Business. Quality Assurance. Moving Quality Control Outward. A Tighter Approach to Delivering a Useful Product. The Quadrant Model. A Recurring Problem: Reductionism. \u003cb\u003eSkin Properties. \u003c\/b\u003eStructure. Epidermis. Dermis. Dermal Vascularization. The Tissue Fluids. \u003cb\u003eSkin Microbiology. \u003c\/b\u003eEtiology of Infectious Diseases. Bacterial Cell. Mycology (Fungi). \u003cb\u003eSpecific Microorganisms. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eStaphylococcus\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eStreptococcus\u003c\/i\u003e. Other Microorganisms. Fungi. Viruses. \u003cb\u003eMeasurement of Antimicrobial Action of Topical Antimicrobials. \u003c\/b\u003eGeneral Performance Characteristics. \u003cb\u003eCurrent Topical Antimicrobials. \u003c\/b\u003eIodine Complexes. Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Tinctures of CHG and Alcohol. Parachlorometaxylenol. Alcohols Triclosan. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. \u003cb\u003eGeneral Statistics. \u003c\/b\u003eSample Size Determination. What Type of Analysis Should I Use to Ensure the Study. \u003cb\u003eSpecific Statistical Designs for Clinical Trials. \u003c\/b\u003ePreoperative Skin Preparation. \u003cb\u003eEpistemological Requirements in Evaluating the Effects of Specific Treatments. \u003c\/b\u003eExperimental Strategy. Choice of Qualitative or Quantitative Methods. Statistical Models. Statistical Model-Building and Analysis: Exploratory Phase. Statistical Model Selection. Parametric Statistics. Nonparametric Statistics. Qualitative Research Designs. Phenomenological Designs. Heuristic Designs. Historical Research Design. Evaluative Research Design. \u003cb\u003eEvaluation Strategies and Sample Working Protocols. \u003c\/b\u003eConsumer Antimicrobial Products. Antimicrobial Efficacy Studies. Sample Protocol: Healthcare Personnel Handwash. Evaluations. General-Use Handwash Evaluation. Medical\/Healthcare Industry Antimicrobials. \u003cb\u003eReferences\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577991631191,"sku":"9781439813225","price":166.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781439813225.jpg?v=1746097508","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/topical-antimicrobials-testing-and-evaluation-9781439813225","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}