topic:"Infection--Prevention" found 15 records - Provincial Hospitals Library Catalogue

Biofilm, Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses

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Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2020.

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This book discusses the latest findings in the fields of biofilm, pilonidal cysts and sinuses. The first part provides detailed information on biofilm formation, antibiofilm properties and activity as well as their potential clinical application in wound management. The second part then examines pilonidal sinus disease and the surgical treatment options. Written by leading experts in the field, the book is a valuable resource for beginners and experienced surgeons alike.

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Other Authors: Shiffman, Melvin A.; Low, Mervin

Responsibility: Melvin A. Shiffman, Mervin Low, editors

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2020

Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 283 p.) : 67 illus., 53 illus. in color

Series Vol.: 1

Series Title: Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds

ISBN: 9783030030773; 9783030030766 (Print ed.); 9783030030780 (Print ed.)

ISSN: 2524-4590

Subjects (MeSH): Bacterial Infections - prevention & control; Biofilms; Pilonidal Sinus - surgery; Wound Healing - physiology; Wound Infection - prevention & control

Specialty: Otolaryngology

Abstract: This book discusses the latest findings in the fields of biofilm, pilonidal cysts and sinuses. The first part provides detailed information on biofilm formation, antibiofilm properties and activity as well as their potential clinical application in wound management. The second part then examines pilonidal sinus disease and the surgical treatment options. Written by leading experts in the field, the book is a valuable resource for beginners and experienced surgeons alike.

Contents: Part I. Biofilm -- Biofilm: History, Cause and Treatment -- Biofilm: Clinical Experience -- Mixed Species Biofilm Compromises Wound Healing by Disrupting Epidermal Barrier Function -- Anti-Biofilm Agents -- Wound Dressing in the Oral Cavity -- Bacterial Biofilms on Wounds, a Major Factor Delays Wound Healing and a Potential Threat to Human Life and Economy -- Antibiofilm efficacy of honeybee products against wound biofilm -- Biofilm in Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Implications -- Bacteriophage-Mediated Biocontrol of Wound Infections, and Ecological Exploitation of Biofilms by Phages -- Part II. Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses -- History and General Information on Pilonidal Cysts and Sinuses -- Pilonidal Disease -- Pilonidal Sinus Disease -- Risk Factors of Pilonidal Sinüs in Teenagers -- Wounds after Excision of Pilonidal Sinus Disease -- Sclerosing Pilonidal Sinus Tracts by Crystallized or Liquid Phenol -- Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus disease -- The Infected Pilonidal Sinus: Comparison of Conservative versus Plastic Surgical Treatment After Excision -- Pilonidal Sinus Disease -- Tandem Rhomboid Flap Repair: A New Technique in Treatment of Extensive Pilonidal Disease of the Natal Cleft -- Conservative vs Surgical Interventions for Umbilical Pilonidal Sinus -- Subcutaneous Destruction of Sinus Tract with Long-Term Vessel-Loop Drainage as Minimal Invasive Surgical Treatment for Primary Pilonidal Sinus.

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Fundamentals of infection prevention and control : theory and practice

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Debbie Weston. (2nd ed.) --Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell , c2013.

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Author: Weston, Debbie

Responsibility: Debbie Weston

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 1 online resource (385 p.)

ISBN: 9781118307717 (PDF ebook)

Subjects (MeSH): Cross Infection - prevention & control; Hospitals; Infection Control - methods

Contents: The burden of healthcare associated infections, old and new disease threats, and the prevention and control of infection in different health settings -- The role of the infection prevention and control team -- Audit and surveillance -- The investigation of clusters, periods of increased incidence and outbreaks -- Microbial classification and structure -- The collection and transportation of specimens -- The microbiology laboratory -- Understanding the immune system and the nature and pathogenesis of infection -- Sepsis -- Antibiotics and the problem of resistance -- Isolation and cohort nursing -- Hand hygiene -- Personal protective equipment (PPE) -- The safe use and disposal of sharps -- Cleaning -- The management of invasive devices, including the prevention of blood-stream infections -- The prevention and management of catheter-associated urinary tract infections -- The prevention and management of surgical site infections -- The prevention and management of hospital and community -acquired pneumonia -- Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) -- Tuberculosis -- Clostridium difficile -- Norovirus -- Blood borne viruses.

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Hospital infection prevention : principles & practices

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Chand Wattal, Nancy Khardori, editors. --New Delhi: Springer India , c2014.

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The art of medicine becomes science when supported by evidence. The recommended practices of infection prevention are based on scientific and epidemiologic evidence. However, most health care professionals see them as mandates and fail to incorporate them into their routine patient care activities. The core goal of this publication is to link the practices to the principles they are based on. The expectation is that understanding ofthe principles will change the practices from mandates to "shou…

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Other Authors: Wattal, Chand; Khardori, Nancy

Responsibility: Chand Wattal, Nancy Khardori, editors

Place of Publication: New Delhi

Publisher: Springer India

Date of Publication: c2014

Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 177 pages)

ISBN: 9788132216087 (electronic bk.); 9788132216070

Subjects (MeSH): Communicable Disease Control - methods; Infection Control Practitioners - organization & administration

Subjects (LCSH): Nosocomial infections - Prevention; Infection Control - methods; Communicable Disease Control - methods; Cross Infection - prevention and control; Hospitals; Infection Control Practitioners - organization & administration

Abstract: The art of medicine becomes science when supported by evidence. The recommended practices of infection prevention are based on scientific and epidemiologic evidence. However, most health care professionals see them as mandates and fail to incorporate them into their routine patient care activities. The core goal of this publication is to link the practices to the principles they are based on. The expectation is that understanding ofthe principles will change the practices from mandates to "should do" in the minds of health care professionals. This will lead to improvement inhealth care by preventing unintended harm to patients, co-workers and the communities at large.

Contents: 1. The Mighty World of Microbes: An Overview -- 2. Vaccinations and Infection Prevention -- 3. Current Practices for Infection Prevention in the Hospital Settings -- 4. Hospital Infection Prevention Program -- 5. The Role of Microbiology Laboratory in Infection Prevention -- 6. Role of ntimicrobial Stewardship in Infection Prevention -- 7. A Four-Step Approach to Antibiotic Stewardship in India: Formulation of Antibiotic Policy -- 8. Role of Hospital Housekeeping and Materials Management Including Disinfection and Waste Management -- 9. Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment -- 10. Decontamination and Sterilization Procedures -- 11. Monitoring of High-Risk Areas: Intensive Care Units -- 12. Monitoring of High-Risk Areas: Operating Suite -- 13. Monitoring of High-Risk Areas: Maternity Wards -- 14. Monitoring of High-Risk Areas: Cancer Wards -- 15. Monitoring of High-Risk Areas: Dialysis Units -- 16. Monitoring of High-Risk Areas: Burn Units -- 17. Infection Prevention for Procedures in Wards.

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Infection and Local Treatment in Orthopedic Surgery

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edited by Enzo Meani, Carlo Romanò, Lynn Crosby, Gunther Hofmann, Giovanni Calonego. --Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , c2007.

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Author: Meani, Enzo

Other Authors: Romanò, Carlo; Crosby, Lynn; Hofmann, Gunther; Calonego, Giovanni

Responsibility: edited by Enzo Meani, Carlo Romanò, Lynn Crosby, Gunther Hofmann, Giovanni Calonego

Place of Publication: Berlin, Heidelberg

Publisher: Springer-Verlag

Date of Publication: c2007

ISBN: 9783540479994

Subjects (MeSH): Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects; Postoperative Complications - prevention & control; Postoperative Complications - therapy; Surgical Wound Infection - prevention & control; Surgical Wound Infection - therapy

Subjects (LCSH): Infectious diseases; Orthopedic surgery

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Infection Control in the Dental Office : A Global Perspective

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Louis G. DePaola, Leslie E. Grant, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2020.

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This book reviews the principles of infection control and the guidelines and standards of care in multiple countries, discussing them within the context of the practice of dentistry. The aim is to enable dental practitioners to ensure that the appropriate measures are adopted for each patient contact, thereby minimizing the risk of transmission of infection – a goal that is becoming ever more important given the threats posed by new or re-emerging infectious diseases and drug-resistant infectio…

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Other Authors: DePaola, Louis G.; Grant, Leslie E.

Responsibility: Louis G. DePaola, Leslie E. Grant, editors

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2020

Physical Description: 1 online resource (vi, 216 p.) : 82 illus., 79 illus. in color

ISBN: 9783030300852; 9783030300845 (Print ed.); 9783030300869 (Print ed.); 9783030300876 (Print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Cross Infection - prevention & control; Infection Control, Dental - methods

Specialty: Dentistry; Communicable Disease Control

Abstract: This book reviews the principles of infection control and the guidelines and standards of care in multiple countries, discussing them within the context of the practice of dentistry. The aim is to enable dental practitioners to ensure that the appropriate measures are adopted for each patient contact, thereby minimizing the risk of transmission of infection – a goal that is becoming ever more important given the threats posed by new or re-emerging infectious diseases and drug-resistant infections. Readers will find information and guidance on all aspects of infection control within the dental office: hand and respiratory hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, safe handling of sharps and safe injection practices, management of occupational exposures, maintenance of dental unit water quality, surface disinfection, and the cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments. Infection Control in the Dental Office will be an invaluable asset for all dental practitioners, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Overview of Infectious Diseases of Concern to Dental Practitioners: Bloodborne Pathogens -- 3. Overview of Infectious Diseases of Concern to Dental Practitioners Other Viral Infections -- 4. Overview of Infectious Diseases of Concern to Dental Practitioners: Bacterial Infections -- 5. Infection Control Standards of Care -- 6. Standard Precautions -- 7. Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette -- 8. Safe Handling of Sharps and Safe Injection Practices -- 9. Management of Occupational Exposures -- 10. Management of Occupational Exposures -- 11. Dental Unit Waterlines -- 12. Surface Disinfection -- 13. Cleaning and Sterilization of Dental Instruments -- 14. Dental Care During Catastrophic Events -- 15. Summary.

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Infection prevention and control

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 1441

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The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team is a group of health care providers within Nova Scotia Health. We focus on preventing the spread of infection on Nova Scotia Health facilities. All facilities work with 1 or more Infection Control Practitioners (ICP). Their role is to help other health care providers prevent and control infections by: providing education to all health care providers and volunteers, promoting good hand hygiene and other infection prevention and control practices,…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Infectious diseases; Infection Control

Subjects (LCSH): Cross infection--Prevention

Abstract: The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team is a group of health care providers within Nova Scotia Health. We focus on preventing the spread of infection on Nova Scotia Health facilities. All facilities work with 1 or more Infection Control Practitioners (ICP). Their role is to help other health care providers prevent and control infections by: providing education to all health care providers and volunteers, promoting good hand hygiene and other infection prevention and control practices, keeping track of infections, managing outbreaks, and providing guidance to health care teams on pandemic restrictions and procedures. Infection prevention and control is an important part of patient safety. About 1 in 9 patients will get an infection while in the hospital. Common infections that patients in the hospital may develop include: C. diff (linked to antibiotic use), pneumonia (lung infection), bladder infections, and wound infections. This pamphlet explains what you should expect your health care team to do to help prevent infection and what you and your visitors can do to help prevent infection. The French version of this pamphlet 1216, "Prévention et contrôle des infections", is also available.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control

Pamphlet Number: 1441

Infection Prevention : New Perspectives and Controversies

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Gonzalo Bearman, Silvia Munoz-Price, Daniel J. Morgan, Rekha K. Murthy, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2018.

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This book reviews evolving areas in infection prevention on topics including contact precautions, technology implementation, specific infections, and care in various settings. The book summarizes the current data on infection prevention, presents controversies on the various topics, and includes recommendations for patient safety. Addressing hot topics such as MRSA, C. difficile vaccination, mandatory flu vaccines, and CLABSI, this is the only text to include prevention and control overviews ac…

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Other Authors: Bearman, Gonzalo; Munoz-Price, Silvia; Morgan, Daniel J.; Murthy, Rekha K.

Responsibility: Gonzalo Bearman, Silvia Munoz-Price, Daniel J. Morgan, Rekha K. Murthy, editors

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2018

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 315 p.) : 9 illus., 6 illus. in color

ISBN: 9783319609805; 9783319609782 (print ed.); 9783319609799 (print ed.); 9783319869759 (print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Cross Infection - prevention & control; Hospitals; Infection Control - methods

Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine

Abstract: This book reviews evolving areas in infection prevention on topics including contact precautions, technology implementation, specific infections, and care in various settings. The book summarizes the current data on infection prevention, presents controversies on the various topics, and includes recommendations for patient safety. Addressing hot topics such as MRSA, C. difficile vaccination, mandatory flu vaccines, and CLABSI, this is the only text to include prevention and control overviews across a range of infection issues. Written by experts in the field, this book contains 32 chapters that educates and presents the most cutting-edge models of care on emerging and evolving topics in infectious diseases. Infection Prevention: New Perspectives and Controversies is a valuable resource for infection prevention professionals, healthcare quality and safety professionals, caring for patients in in- and outpatient settings.

Contents: HAI Controversies: Contact Precautions -- Hand Hygiene Monitoring Technologies: Implementation and Outcomes -- Universal Glove and Gown Use for the Prevention of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) -- Isolation Precautions for Visitors to Healthcare Settings -- Bacterial Contamination of the Anesthesia Work Area: Hands, Patients, and Things -- Infection Control in the Outpatient Setting -- New Technologies for Infection Prevention -- What is the Role of Mobile No-touch Disinfection Technology in Optimizing Healthcare Environmental Hygiene? -- Universal MRSA/Staphylococcal Decolonization for Hospitalized Patients -- Staphylococcal Decolonization in Surgery Patients -- The Surgical Care Improvement Project Redux: Should CMS Revive Process of Care Measures for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections? -- Healthcare Worker Apparel and Infection Prevention -- Antimicrobial Textiles and Infection Prevention: Clothes and Inanimate Environment -- Multidrug Resistant Gram Negative Bacilli - Infection Prevention Considerations -- Active Surveillance Cultures for MRSA, VRE, Multidrug Resistant Gram-negatives -- C. difficile Microbiome Manipulation -- Air Contamination in the Hospital Environment -- Vertical Versus Horizontal Infection Control Interventions -- The Role of the Hospital Epidemiologist -- Whole Genome Sequencing for Outbreak Investigation -- Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Preparedness -- Probiotics and Infection Prevention -- Animals in Healthcare Settings -- Decolonization in Infection Control of Gram-negative Bacilli -- Testing Water for Legionella Prevention -- The Importance of C. difficile Colonization on Infection Prevention -- Mandatory Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Personnel -- Controversies in Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance -- Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing Outside the Intensive Care Unit -- Airborne Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment: The Powered Air-Purifying Respirator-Only Approach -- Donning and Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Is Training Necessary? -- Rapid Diagnostics in Infection Prevention.

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Infectious Diseases in the Intensive Care Unit

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Manish Soneja, Puneet Khanna, editors. --Singapore: Springer , c2020.

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Infections in intensive care is a very broad topic, and this book provides concise yet comprehensive coverage. It focuses on the appropriate and judicious use of microbiological, radiological and point-of-care tests in diagnostic work-ups and evidence-based management protocols. Moreover, it offers essential information on the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered infections in the intensive care unit, making it a handy ready-reference manual for intensivists.

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Other Authors: Soneja, Manish; Khanna, Puneet

Responsibility: Manish Soneja, Puneet Khanna, editors

Place of Publication: Singapore

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2020

Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 411 p.) : 39 illus., 20 illus. in color

ISBN: 9789811540394; 9789811540387 (Print ed.); 9789811540400 (Print ed.); 9789811540417 (Print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Cross Infection - prevention & control; Infection Control - methods; Intensive Care Units

Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine; Intensive Care Units

Abstract: Infections in intensive care is a very broad topic, and this book provides concise yet comprehensive coverage. It focuses on the appropriate and judicious use of microbiological, radiological and point-of-care tests in diagnostic work-ups and evidence-based management protocols. Moreover, it offers essential information on the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered infections in the intensive care unit, making it a handy ready-reference manual for intensivists.

Contents: 1. Fever in Intensive Care Unit -- 2. Clinical Approach to Sepsis -- 3. Tropical Infections in ICU -- 4. Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia -- 5. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia -- 6. Blood Stream Infections -- 7. Urosepsis -- 8. Infections of the Central Nervous System (CNS) in the ICU -- 9. Obstetric and Gynecological Infections -- 10. Surgical Infections in ICU -- 11. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in ICU -- 12. Infections in Renal Transplant Recipient in ICU: An Overview -- 13. Infections in Burn Patients in ICU -- 14. Approach and Management of Severe Infections in Neutropenic Patients -- 15. Management of Viral Infections in ICU -- 16. Tuberculosis in Critical Care -- 17. HIV in ICU -- 18. Clostridium Difficile Infection: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention -- 19. Infections in the Intensive Care Setting: Role of Radiology -- 20. Selection of Antibiotics in Infectious Diseases in the Critically Ill -- 21. Management of Gram Negative Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms in Intensive Care Units -- 22. Management of MRSA, VRE -- 23. Fungal Infections in the ICU -- 24. Pediatric Infections in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) -- 25. Antimicrobial Stewardship in Intensive Care Unit -- 26. Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in ICU -- 27. Point-of-Care Testing in Intensive Care Units -- 28. Sepsis in Chronic Liver Disease.

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Musculoskeletal Infections : A Clinical Case Book

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Julie Reznicek, Paul W. Perdue, Jr., Gonzalo Bearman, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2020.

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This book aims to concisely present the most common types of musculoskeletal infections and demonstrate the key components of accurate diagnosis, treatment, and management. Written by experts in both infectious diseases and orthopaedics, the text takes a reader-friendly approach that is ideal for medical professionals in training as students or as seasoned practitioners strengthening their skills. Case chapters include a color clinical image as well as radiographic images for superior visual su…

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Other Authors: Reznicek, Julie; Perdue, Jr, Paul W.; Bearman, Gonzalo

Responsibility: Julie Reznicek, Paul W. Perdue, Jr., Gonzalo Bearman, editors

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2020

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 233 p.) : 58 illus., 27 illus. in color

ISBN: 9783030411503; 9783030411497 (Print ed.); 9783030411510 (Print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Anti-Infective Agents - therapeutic use; Bacterial Infections - therapy; Infection Control; Musculoskeletal Diseases - therapy; Orthopedic Procedures - methods; Surgical Wound Infection - prevention & control

Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine; Orthopedic Procedures

Abstract: This book aims to concisely present the most common types of musculoskeletal infections and demonstrate the key components of accurate diagnosis, treatment, and management. Written by experts in both infectious diseases and orthopaedics, the text takes a reader-friendly approach that is ideal for medical professionals in training as students or as seasoned practitioners strengthening their skills. Case chapters include a color clinical image as well as radiographic images for superior visual support. They conclude with 4-6 bulleted high yield points for quick reference and reader retention. The cases presented in Musculoskeletal Infections: A Clinical Case Book provide relevant and challenging diagnostic and management issues in musculoskeletal infectious disease, with an emphasis on clinical pearls and medical-surgical collaboration.

Contents: Presurgical Staphylococcal Decolonization in Orthopedic Surgery -- Prosthetic Joint Infection (Hip or Knee) -- Cutibacterium Acnes and the Shoulder -- Initial Open Fracture Management and Antibiotics -- Local Antibiotics for Open Fracture -- Open Tibia Fracture with Progression to an Infected Nonunion -- Open Fractures: Infected Non-Union -- Diabetic Foot Ulcerations – Wound Care Techniques -- Non-operative Management of the Diabetic Foot Infection -- Onychomycosis and Related Treatment -- Osteomyelitis of the Maxillofacial Region -- Bacterial Flexor Tenosynovitis -- Acute Paronychia and Felon -- Pediatric Septic Hip -- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis -- Antimicrobial Dosing in the Elderly Population -- Soft Tissue Infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis/Gas Gangrene -- Psoas Abscesses -- Staphylococcal Aureus Skin Infections -- Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Discitis.

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Publication Type: Case Reports

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Perioperative medical management for total joint arthroplasty : how to control hemostasis, pain and infection

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edited by Andrea Baldini, Patrizio Caldora. --Cham, Switzerland: Springer , c2015.

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Other Authors: Baldini, Andrea; Caldora, Patrizio

Responsibility: edited by Andrea Baldini, Patrizio Caldora

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2015

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xix, 325 pages)

ISBN: 9783319072036 (electronic bk.); 9783319072029

Subjects (MeSH): Arthroplasty, Replacement; Hemostatic Techniques; Infection Control; Pain Management; Perioperative Care; Perioperative Period

Subjects (LCSH): Arthroplasty; Operating room nursing; Hemostasis, Surgical; Pain - Treatment; Infection - Prevention

Contents: Part I. Hemostasis Control (Bleeding/Thromboembolism) -- 1. Modern Patient Blood Management in Arthroplasty -- 2. How to Reduce Blood Transfusion to a Minimum in Total Knee Arthroplasty -- 3. Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Coronary Stent Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery: Is It Still No Man’s Land? -- 4. LMWHs: Are Still the Gold Standard in Arthroplasty? Arguments in Favor -- 5. The Rationale for the Use of Multimodal Thromboprophylaxis with Limited Anticoagulation in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Replacement: Arguments Against LMWHs Being Still the Gold Standard -- 6. A Low Hemoglobin Transfusion Trigger is Not Dangerous: Arguments in Favor -- 7. A Low Hemoglobin Transfusion Trigger Is Not Dangerous: Arguments Against -- 8. Controversy: Should All Patients Undergoing TJA Receive Pre- and Postoperative Ultrasound Screening for Detection of DVT? -- Part II. Pain Control -- 9. What Works and What Does Not Work for Pain Control in Arthroplasty -- 10. Mental Preparation of the Patient to the Arthroplasty Procedure -- 11. Pain Control Protocols for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty -- 12. Cost-Effectiveness of the Various Modalities for Pain Control -- 13. Pain After Knee Arthroplasty: An Ongoing Battle -- 14. Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Surgeon-Anesthesiologist Cooperation -- 15. Dealing with Pain in a “Fast-Track” Protocol: The Experience of a European Professional -- 16. Dealing with Pain Using a “Fast-Track” (Multimodal) Protocol: The Experience from the United States -- 17. Perspectives: Best Techniques for Local Wound Infiltrations -- Part III. Infection Control -- 18. Prevention of Infection: The Host Factors -- 19. Prevention of Infection: The Wound Factors -- 20. Environmental Factors and Infection in Total Joint Replacement Surgery -- 21. The Fight Against the Slime: Can We Ever Win? -- 22. Antibiofilm Strategies in Orthopedics: Where Are We? -- 23. Perspectives: The Best Prophylaxis for Primary Arthroplasty -- 24. Perspectives: How to Deal with Fever (38 °C) After Arthroplasty: The Infectivologist’s Point of View -- 25. Perspectives: How to Deal with Fever (38 °C) After Arthroplasty: The Surgeon’s Point of View -- 26. Perspectives: Prolonged Wound Drainage (7 Days) After Hip Arthroplasty.

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Practical transfusion medicine

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edited by Michael F. Murphy, Derwood H. Pamphilon, Nancy M. Heddle. (4th ed.) --Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell , c2013.

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The pace of change in transfusion medicine is relentless, with new scientific and technological developments. In addition, efforts are continuing to improve clinical transfusion practice and avoid the use of blood wherever possible. This fourth edition continues to be a concise and comprehensive guide to transfusion medicine. It has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout. The scope of the book has been broadened by including more international authors and a new co-editor, Professor Nan…

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Other Authors: Murphy, Michael F; Pamphilon, Derwood H; Heddle, Nancy M

Responsibility: edited by Michael F. Murphy, Derwood H. Pamphilon, Nancy M. Heddle

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 1 online resource (549 p.)

ISBN: 9781118520086 (electronic bk.)

Subjects (MeSH): Blood Preservation; Cross Infection - prevention & control; Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Subjects (LCSH): Blood - Transfusion; Blood - Collection and preservation; Cross infection - Prevention; Blood Transfusion; Blood Grouping and Crossmatching; Blood Preservation; Cross Infection - prevention & control; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Abstract: The pace of change in transfusion medicine is relentless, with new scientific and technological developments. In addition, efforts are continuing to improve clinical transfusion practice and avoid the use of blood wherever possible. This fourth edition continues to be a concise and comprehensive guide to transfusion medicine. It has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout. The scope of the book has been broadened by including more international authors and a new co-editor, Professor Nancy Heddle, an expert in evidence-based transfusion medicine. This book is ideal for trainee/resident haematologists revising for examinations and as a reference source for clinical and scientific staff working in the field of transfusion medicine.

Contents: Pt. 1. Basic principles of immunohaematology -- pt. 2. Complications of transfusions -- pt. 3. Practice in blood centres and hospitals -- pt. 4. Clinical transfusion practice -- pt. 5. Alternatives to transfusion -- pt. 6. Cellular and tissue therapy and organ transplantation -- pt. 7. Development of the evidence base for transfusion.

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Preventing the spread of germs and infections : routine practices and additional precautions

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Infection Prevention and Control. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 1822

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Health care providers work hard to prevent the spread of germs from one person to another. This is important because some germs can cause infections. Routine practices are the minimum (least) steps taken to prevent and control infections while caring for all patients at all times. Additional precautions (such as contact, droplet or airborne precautions) are sometimes needed to keep germs from spreading from one patient to another. This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPA…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Infection Prevention and Control

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Infection Control

Subjects (LCSH): Infection--Prevention

Specialty: Infectious Diseases; Hospitals

Abstract: Health care providers work hard to prevent the spread of germs from one person to another. This is important because some germs can cause infections. Routine practices are the minimum (least) steps taken to prevent and control infections while caring for all patients at all times. Additional precautions (such as contact, droplet or airborne precautions) are sometimes needed to keep germs from spreading from one patient to another. This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines included in routine practices and additional precautions. The French version of this pamphlet 1860, "Prévenir la propagation des microbes et infections : Pratiques de base et précautions supplémentaires", is also available.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control

Pamphlet Number: 1822

Prévenir la propagation des microbes et infections : pratiques de base et précautions supplémentaires

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number: 1860

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Les fournisseurs de soins de santé travaillent fort pour prévenir la propagation des microbes d’une personne à l’autre. Cela est important parce que certains microbes peuvent causer des infections. Les « pratiques de base » sont les mesures minimales prises en tout temps pour prévenir et contrôler les infections dans la prestation des soins aux patients. Des « précautions supplémentaires » (comme les précautions contre la transmission par contact, par gouttelettes ou par voie aérienne) sont par…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control

Alternate Title: Preventing the spread of germs and infections : routine practices and additional precautions

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2017

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Infection Control

Subjects (LCSH): Infection--Prevention

Specialty: Infectious Diseases; Hospitals

Abstract: Les fournisseurs de soins de santé travaillent fort pour prévenir la propagation des microbes d’une personne à l’autre. Cela est important parce que certains microbes peuvent causer des infections. Les « pratiques de base » sont les mesures minimales prises en tout temps pour prévenir et contrôler les infections dans la prestation des soins aux patients. Des « précautions supplémentaires » (comme les précautions contre la transmission par contact, par gouttelettes ou par voie aérienne) sont parfois requises pour empêcher les microbes de se propager d’un patient à un autre. La présente brochure explique en quoi consistent les pratiques de base et les précautions supplémentaires.; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Preventing the Spread of Germs and Infections: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions" pamphlet 1822. Health care providers work hard to prevent the spread of germs from one person to another. This is important because some germs can cause infections. “Routine practices” are the minimum steps taken to prevent and control infection in the care of all patients at all times. Additional precautions (such as contact, droplet or airborne precautions) are sometimes needed to keep germs from spreading from one patient to another. This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines included in routine practices and additional precautions.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Infection Prevention and Control

Pamphlet Number: 1860

Prévention et contrôle des infections

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