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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections: Infection Prevention and Control
The 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
£78.00
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Textbook of Critical Care: Including Trauma and Emergency Care
Comprising more than 1000 pages, Textbook of Critical Care is an extensive guide to all aspects of critical care. Divided into 14 sections, the book begins with discussion on general principles including recognition of critical illness, airway management, monitoring and mechanical ventilation. The next sections cover critical care scenarios in different systems of the body – cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, and endocrine. These are followed by detailed chapters on post-surgical care, obstetric critical care, haematology, rheumatology and oncology, infections, toxicology, and trauma. The second edition has been fully revised and updated to provide clinicians and trainees with the latest advances and technologies in the field. 15 new chapters have been added to this edition, including one on COVID-19. The comprehensive text is supported by diagrams, tables, boxes and images to aid understanding, and key points summaries conclude each chapter. Thorough referencing is provided online through a QR code provided in the book. Previous edition (9789351529682) published in 2015.
£221.00
