Hospital-Acquired Infection: Principles and Prevention [Paperback]

G. A. J. Ayliffe (Author), J. R. Babb (Author), Lynda J. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0750621052 | ISBN-13: 978-0750621052 | Edition: 3

The scope includes administrative aspects and costs, risk assessment, infection control nursing procedures and techniques for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. This third edition of Hospital Acquired Infection continues to provide an essential guide for all those responsible for infection control The authors explain the transmission of infection and the microbiological background of control procedures. The reader will be able to competently manage day to day infection control problems and assist in the preparation of local policies. The authors are very experienced and present their knowledge to the reader in a succinct and readable style.

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About the Author

Ayliffe, G A J, MD FRCPath, Emeritus Professor of Medical Microbiology, University of Birmingham, Honorary Consultant, formerly Director, Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK Babb, JR, FIBMS, Laboratory Manager, Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK Taylor, Lynda J, MBA RGN RM, Infection Control Unit, Laboratory of Hospital Infection, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale, London, UK

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers; 3 edition (March 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750621052
• ISBN-13: 978-0750621052
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #784,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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