Healthcare Associated Infection Control and Biocides (POD)

The book discusses procedures, protocols and preventions related with healthcare associated infection (HAI). w Explains the processes conducted in healthcare facilities such as antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery, central venous catheter insertion, endotracheal tube insertion, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning, oxygen administration, nebulization, tube-feeding care, and others. Must-have reading reference for medical technicians, nursing staff and doctors. Table of Contents:1. Standard Precautions 2. Handwash 3. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery 4. Central Venous Catheter Insertion 5. Healthcare-associated Pneumonia 6. Endotracheal Tube Insertion 7. Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning 8. Oxygen Administration 9. Care of Endoscopy 10. Care of Laryngoscope 11. Nebulization Therapy 12. Tube Feeding Care 13. Blood Collection 14. Lumbar Puncture/Spinal Tap 15. Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy 16. Hemodialysis Care 17. Urinary Catheterization 18. Urine Collection for Culture and Sensitivity in Catheterization Patients 19. Care of Medical Dressing 20. Prevention of Tuberculosis 21. Healthcare-associated and Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus 22. Prevention of Meningococcal Meningitis 23. Protocol for Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus 24. Intramuscular Injection 25. Intravenous Cannula 26. Blood Transfusion 27. Administration of a Medicine 28. Eye Care 29. Care of Preterm Baby 30. Neonatal Phototherapy 31. Defibrillation 32. Care of Blood Pressure 33. Care of Bedpan 34. Enema 35. Care of Perineum 36. Bed Bath 37. Sitz Bath 38. Baby Bath 39. Surgical Hair Removal 40. Mouth Care 41. Hot Water Bag 42. Operating Room Sanitation 43. Infection Control Practices and Precaution in Operating Room 44. Ward Cleaning 45. Sterilization Process 46. Sharps Handling 47. Blood Spill Care 48. Healthcare Facilities and Waste Management 49. Hospital Admission and Discharge 50. Handling Dead Bodies 51. Protocol for Surveillance of Hospital Acquired Infection 52. Infection Control Committee and Infection Control Team 53. Basic Microbiology and Biocides Glossary Index