Hospital Airborne Infection Control by Wladyslaw Kowalski (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Hospital Airborne Infection Control by Wladyslaw Kowalski Although nosocomial, or hospital-acquired, infections have been well cataloged and are fairly well understood, traditional solutions have failed to completely eliminate the problem. Even the most modern hospitals find themselves stymied by the persistence of these pathogens in hospital wards and operating rooms. The degree to which most of these infections are airborne is not known, but a growing body of evidence indicates that airborne transmission plays a role in many hospital-acquired infections.Addressing one of the most important topics in health care, Hospital Airborne Infection Control is the first book to deal with the control of airborne nosocomial infections in detail. It identifies all pathogens known or suspected to be airborne, along with their sources in hospital environments. It also summarizes all epidemiological evidence for airborne transmission. The text addresses respiratory, surgical site, burn wound, immunocompromised, pediatric, nursing home, and non-respiratory infections. In each category, an extensive number of examples show that inhalation is not the only airborne route by which infections may be transmitted.Noting that airborne transmission and surface contamination are virtually inseparable, the author emphasizes that both air and surface disinfection, including hand hygiene, are important factors in controlling the transmission of airborne disease. He also proposes a variety of new solutions and technologies, including ultraviolet, ionization, ozone, plasma, and vegetative air cleaning systems. A compendium of scientific and medical information, this book helps hospitals control nosocomial infections and outbreaks spread by the airborne route as well as by direct contact and contact with fomites or contaminated equipment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Wladyslaw Kowalski, PhD, PE, has authored numerous articles related to air cleaning technology, biodefense, and hospital air disinfection, and has authored books and contributed chapters on these subjects, including the ASHRAE HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics. He consults with hospitals on indoor air quality issues, including mold and bacterial contamination problems, and investigates hospital infection problems using air and surface sampling. Dr. Kowalski designs air disinfection systems for hospitals and commercial buildings and speaks at international conferences on disease control and air cleaning topics. He is also secretary of the Air Treatment Group of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA). He is currently engaged in research on ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) and is developing new types of UVGI air and surface disinfection systems for the health care industry. Table of Contents Airborne Nosocomial Infections. Airborne Nosocomial Epidemiology. Hospital Aerobiology. Airborne Nosocomial Microorganisms. Airborne Nosocomial Etiology. Hospital Facilities. Ventilation and Dilution. Air Filtration. Hospital Disinfection. Hand Hygiene. Respiratory Infections. Surgical Site Infections. ICUs and Patient Rooms. Pediatric Nosocomial Infections. Immunocompromised and Burn Wound Infections. Nursing Homes. Procedural Controls and Guidelines. Air and Surface Sampling. UVGI Air Disinfection. UVGI Surface Disinfection. Alternative Air Cleaning Technologies. Appendix: Database of Airborne Nosocomial Pathogens. Index. Details ISBN1138071625 Author Wladyslaw Kowalski Pages 370 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 1138071625 ISBN-13 9781138071629 Format Paperback Imprint CRC Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 614.48 Publication Date 2017-05-16 Affiliation Bloomingdale, Michigan, USA Language English UK Release Date 2017-05-16 AU Release Date 2017-05-16 NZ Release Date 2017-05-16 Illustrations 41 Tables, black and white; 55 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9781439821961 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134452276;

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