دانلود کتاب Decontamination in hospitals and healthcare

Effective infection control and decontamination in the healthcare sector is vital to public health. This unique book discusses decontamination practices and the development of technologies for cleaning and control of infection. Part one considers the role of standards in decontamination and infection control in Europe. Part two focuses on decontamination practices in healthcare, particularly the role of nurses, issues of microbial biofilm in waterlines, control of waterborne microorganisms and gaseous decontamination technologies. It explores decontamination of prions, no-touch automated room disinfection systems and controlling the presence of microorganisms in hospitals. Part three discusses decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments and endoscopes. The choice framework for protocols for decontamination of surgical instruments and novel technologies for cleaning and detection of contamination are examined.