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Veterinary infection prevention and control / edited by Linda Caveney, Barbara Jones, with Kimberly Ellis.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.Description: 312 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780813815343 (pbk.) :
  • 9780813815343
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 636.08944 CAV
LOC classification:
  • SF781 .V464 2011
Contents:
What is infection control and biosecurity? -- Microbiology review -- Links in the chain of disease transmission -- Zoonotic disease -- Disease prevention strategies -- Guidelines for effective cleaning and disinfection -- Chemical disinfectants -- Best practice procedures prior to sterilization of medical equipment -- Packaging, preparation for sterilization, and sterile storage of medical equipment -- High-temperature sterilization -- Low-temperature sterilization -- Processing of complex medical equipment and specialty processing -- Surgical textiles, linens, and laundry -- Infection control: the surgical environment and ancillary areas -- Medical term reference information -- Common concentrate dilutions -- Table of disease transmission and disinfection guidelines -- Donning and removal of a surgical gown.
Summary: This is a practical guide to infection surveillance and control in the veterinary setting. Outlining the steps for designing and implementing an infection control plan, the book offers information on both nosocomial infections and zoonotic diseases to aid the veterinary team.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 636.08944 CAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 219492
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 636.08944 CAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 219493

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is infection control and biosecurity? -- Microbiology review -- Links in the chain of disease transmission -- Zoonotic disease -- Disease prevention strategies -- Guidelines for effective cleaning and disinfection -- Chemical disinfectants -- Best practice procedures prior to sterilization of medical equipment -- Packaging, preparation for sterilization, and sterile storage of medical equipment -- High-temperature sterilization -- Low-temperature sterilization -- Processing of complex medical equipment and specialty processing -- Surgical textiles, linens, and laundry -- Infection control: the surgical environment and ancillary areas -- Medical term reference information -- Common concentrate dilutions -- Table of disease transmission and disinfection guidelines -- Donning and removal of a surgical gown.

This is a practical guide to infection surveillance and control in the veterinary setting. Outlining the steps for designing and implementing an infection control plan, the book offers information on both nosocomial infections and zoonotic diseases to aid the veterinary team.

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