This book gives you all about procedures, protocols and prevention of healthcare associated infection (HAI) vis-a-vis following all the processes as conducted in healthcare facilities such as standard precautions, antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery, central venous catheter insertion, healthcare-associated pneumonia, endotracheal tube insertion, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning, endoscope, laryngoscope care, oxygen administration, nebulization, tube-feeding care, blood collection, lumbar puncture/spinal tap, bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, hemodialysis care, urinary catheterization, urine collection in catheterized patients, medical dressing, tuberculosis prevention, MRSA infections, meningococcal meningitis, VRE, 1M injections, IV cannulation, blood transfusion, drug administration, eye care, preterm baby care, neonatal phototherapy, defibrillation, blood pressure, bedpan care, enema, perineal care, bed bath, Sitz bath, baby bath, presurgical hair removal, oral care, hot water bag use, OR sterilization, OR practices and care, ward cleaning, sterilization process, sharps handling, infective material spill care, healthcare waste management, hospital admission and discharge, dead body handling, hospital-acquired infections, infection control manpower setup, microbes and biocides. Have a look inside-each process is described in easily digestible format and the associated HAl prevention protocols are listed and outlined in ample details.
The book would be of tremendous use to all medical technicians, nursing staff and even doctors.
The combined effort of both the authors has resulted in creation of a complete book. |