{"product_id":"infection-prevention-in-surgical-settings-paperback-9780721690353","title":"Infection Prevention in Surgical Settings (Paperback) 9780721690353","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eInfection Prevention in Surgical Settings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBarbara Gruendemann (Author), Sandra Stonehocker Mangum (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780721690353\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 27 March 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages, illustrated\u003cbr\u003e21 x 12.7 x 2.6 cm, 0.41 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eInfection Prevention in Surgical Settings is a handbook that provides easy access to guidelines for infection control in various surgical settings. It specifically addresses the needs of nurses practicing in perioperative, PACU, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, or other surgical settings who need access to current guidelines to meet OSHA and JCAHO requirements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInfection Prevention contains procedure guidelines for preparation of the patient, surgical equipment, personnel, and surgical practices. Each procedure contains a brief description, followed by rationales for the principles outlines in the procedure. Each rationale is referenced to AORN standards, CDC guidelines, and other resources.\u003cli\u003eProvides an easy-to-use reference to common, significant infection control practices \u0026amp; issues found in various surgical and other related settings\u003c\/li\u003eBrings together the work of recognized experts and professional associations that provide factual, relevant, and succinct rational and correct interpretation of infection control practices\u003cli\u003eFirst handbook devoted to infection control issues that directly relate to surgical environments\u003c\/li\u003eFollows a consistent format presentation for each procedure that includes the steps, rationale, references, and suggested additional readings\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePREOPERATIVE PREPARATION OF PATIENT \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Preoperative Patient Preparation \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e SURGICAL ENVIRONMENTS AND TRAFFIC \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Floors, Walls, and Ceilings \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Temperature and Humidity \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Airborne Contamination, Ventilation Systems, and Laminar Airflow \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Ultraviolet (UV) Irradiation\/Lights \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Contaminated or Dirty Procedures \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Tacky (Sticky) Mats \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Construction and Renovation \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Traffic Patterns \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Visitors \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Alternative Surgical Settings \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e PREPARATION OF PERSONNEL \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Employee Health \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Surgical Attire \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Hand Washing \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Surgical Scubbing \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Gowning \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Gloving \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e SURGICAL PRACTICES \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Sterile Techniques and Practices \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Cleaning and Decontamination of Surgical Instruments \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Disinfection \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Sterilization \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Flash Sterilization \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Monitoring of Sterilization Processes \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Event-Related Sterility, Expiration Dating, and Storage of Sterile Items \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Parametric Release \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Reuse\/Reprocessing of Single-Use Devices \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Cleaning Up of Rooms \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Opening and Setting Up Rooms \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Preparing the Patient's Skin \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Draping \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Dressings and Drains \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Care of Specimins \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Waste Management \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Standard Precautions \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Bloodborn Pathogens and Safety Issues \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Tuberculosis \u0026amp;middot\u003cbr\u003e Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Surgical nursing [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Surgical nursing\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Surgical%20nursing%20%5BMQCL6%5D%22\"\u003eMQCL6\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649062687000,"sku":"9780721690353","price":32.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780721690353.jpg?v=1694096919","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/infection-prevention-in-surgical-settings-paperback-9780721690353","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}