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Details of Essentials of Hospital Infection Control by Apurba S Sastry:

  • Publisher ‏: ‎ JAYPEE BROTHERS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS; 2024 1st edition
  • Language: ‎ English
  • Pages: 548
  • ISBN: 9789352706907
  • Item Weight: ‎ 980g
  • Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
  • Packer: ‎ JAYPEE BROTHERS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS PVT.LTD.
  • Authors: Apurba S Sastry

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Essentials of Hospital Infection Control by Apurba S Sastry is a comprehensive guide to the practices, principles, and protocols involved in preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings. The book is intended to provide healthcare professionals, particularly those working in hospitals, with the necessary knowledge to minimize the risks of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Key Features and Topics of Essentials of Hospital Infection Control by Apurba S Sastry:

  1. Introduction to Infection Control:
    • The basics of infection control, its significance, and the role of infection control programs in healthcare settings.
    • The concept of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and their impact on patient health and hospital operations.
  2. Microbial Pathogenesis:
    • Overview of common pathogens responsible for hospital infections, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
    • Mechanisms of infection transmission and factors that contribute to the spread of pathogens in healthcare environments.
  3. Preventive Measures:
    • Emphasis on hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
    • Isolation precautions and sterilization techniques to prevent the spread of infectious agents.
  4. Infection Surveillance:
    • Strategies for monitoring and reporting infections in the hospital setting.
    • The importance of surveillance data in identifying trends and taking preventive action.
  5. Antimicrobial Stewardship:
    • Rational use of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents to reduce the emergence of resistant pathogens.
    • Guidelines on antibiotic prescribing practices and infection control measures related to antimicrobial resistance.
  6. Infection Control Programs:
    • Structure and implementation of infection control programs in hospitals.
    • The role of infection control teams, their responsibilities, and the need for continuous education and training.
  7. Infection Prevention in Specific Settings:
    • Infection control in specialized areas such as intensive care units (ICUs), surgical departments, maternity wards, and neonatal units.
    • Addressing infection risks in high-risk patient populations.
  8. Outbreak Management:
    • Protocols for managing outbreaks of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
    • Steps for containment, communication, and patient care during an outbreak.
  9. Regulatory Standards and Guidelines:
    • Overview of national and international guidelines for infection control, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Indian guidelines.
    • Legal and ethical considerations in infection control practices.
  10. Recent Advances and Research:
    • Discussion of new technologies, research, and advancements in infection prevention and control.
    • The evolving nature of infection control in response to emerging pathogens and challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.

Target Audience:

  • Healthcare professionals working in hospitals, including doctors, nurses, infection control practitioners, and hospital administrators.
  • Students and trainees in the fields of healthcare, microbiology, and public health.
  • Anyone involved in healthcare facility management, particularly in infection prevention and patient safety.
Weight .980 kg
Dimensions 20.03 × 25.04 × 4.7 cm
Subject

MICROBIOLOGY

Stream

MEDICAL

Edition

1st

Binding Type

PAPERBACK

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