Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance [electronic resource] / Debbie Weston, Alison Burgess, Sue Roberts.
Series: At a Glance (Nursing and Healthcare)Publication details: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley Blackwell, 2016.Description: 1 online resourceISBN:- 9781118973547 (e-book)
- 9781118973547
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1. Infection Prevention and Control 2. Communicable Diseases 3. Bacterial Classification and Structure 4. Bacterial Virulence Factors 5. Viral Classification and Structure 6. The Innate Immune Response 7. The Acquired Immune Response 8. Principles of Specimen Collection 9. The Microbiology Laboratory 10. Antibiotics and Prescribing 11. Antimicrobial Resistance 12. The Chain of Infection 13. Vaccination 14. Hand Hygiene 15. Surgical Hand Preparation 16. Personal Protective Equipment 17. Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection 18. Sharps 19. Aseptic Non-Touch Technique 20. Management of Intravascular Devices 21. Isolation and Cohort Nursing 22. Management of Infectious Diarrhoea 23. Investigation and Management of Outbreaks 24. Prevention and Treatment of Surgical Site Infection 25. Recognition and Management of Sepsis 26. Blood-borne Viruses 27. Bordatella pertussis 28. Campylobacter jejunii 29. Carbapenemase-producing Organisms 30. Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections 31. Clostridium difficile 32. Community and hospital acquired pneumonia 33. Ebola virus disease 34. Infestation 35. Influenza 36. Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease 37. Legionella 38. Measles, Mumps and Rubella 39. Meningococcal disease 40. Norovirus 41. Pandemic Influenza 42. Salmonella 43. Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA 44. Tuberculosis 45. Varicella zoster Glossary References Index
Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance isthe perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students, as well as qualified nurses and medical students. Infection prevention and control is one of the key five 'essential skills clusters' that is incorporated into all pre-registration nursing programmes. This highly visual and dynamic book is a thorough resource for nurses wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of this important part of nursing. Written by experienced infection prevention and control specialist nurses, it provides a concise and simple approach to a vast and complex subject, and equips the reader with key information in relation to various aspects of infection prevention and control practice. Provides a snap-shot of the application of infection prevention and control in practice and the key infections affecting patients in both acute and primary care A uniquely visual and accessible overview of a topic of relevance to all nursing staff Includes key points for clinical practice, patient management, and signposting of key national guidance documents and websites Available in a wide-range of digital formats - perfect for 'on the go' study and revision
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