Control of Hospital Infection: A Practical Handbook

Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
Introduction....Pages 1-9
Front Matter....Pages 11-11
Administration and Responsibility....Pages 13-25
Surveillance, Records and Reports....Pages 26-38
Front Matter....Pages 39-39
Sterilization and Physical Disinfection....Pages 41-52
Central Sterile Supply....Pages 53-62
Disinfection (1) Types of Chemical Disinfectant and Formulation of Policy for Disinfection....Pages 63-71
Disinfection (2) Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures....Pages 72-104
Front Matter....Pages 105-105
Prevention of Infection in Wards (1) Ward Procedure and Dressing Techniques....Pages 107-122
Prevention of Infection in Wards (2) Isolation of Patients....Pages 123-158
Asepsis in Operating Theatres....Pages 159-171
Laundry, Kitchen Hygiene and Refuse Disposal....Pages 172-184
Front Matter....Pages 185-185
Use of Antibiotics and Chemotherapeutic Agents....Pages 187-211
Immunization and Specific Prophylaxis....Pages 212-226
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Hospital Staff Health Services in the Control of Infection....Pages 229-233
Front Matter....Pages 235-235
Special Wards and Departments (1)....Pages 237-265
Special Wards and Departments (2)....Pages 266-286
Front Matter....Pages 287-287
Diseases Caused by Dangerous Pathogens....Pages 289-295
Control of Hepatitis in Hospital....Pages 296-303
Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Units....Pages 304-315
Back Matter....Pages 316-325