Infection in Surgical Practice
This practical book on the management of infection in the surgical patient - covering all specific pathogens and hazards associated with the different areas of surgery - is a timely reminder that surgeons must make the control of infection their most important responsibility.
The vital importance of asepsis is repeatedly stressed and those factors that play a crucial role for the prevention and limitation of wound infection are clearly described, particularly those affecting the surgical patient. This book shows, explicitly, how surgical staff should behave and why they must comply with anti-infection protocols.
The book also emphasises correct prescribing habits, containing information on treatment option for infections encountered by surgeons. Chemoprophylaxis is an important part of the preventive measures used in many types of surgery. Details of the selection and timing of appropriate agents included. By correct selection of antibiotic and dosage, not only should the patient have the benefit of prompt and efficient therapy but also, combined with high-quality control of infection procedures, this will help to slow the inexorable rise in the prevalence of antibiotic strains.
For the trainee surgeon, this book gives guidance on correct and safe prescribing as well as providing the information they require to satisfy the requirements of relevant Examining Boards. Senior surgeons will also benefit from the latest information regarding antibacterial chemoprophylaxis. The book will be of interest to clinical microbiologists working in close co-operation with surgical staff to minimise the ever-present threat of hospital acquired surgical-site infection.
Key Features:
* Strong focus on practical management issues
* Authored by a team of respected microbiologists and surgeons
* Relevant for postgraduate examinations - meets FRCS and equivalent curriculum requirements
* Information of use to surgical staff at all levels, as well as microbiologists
Readership:
Trainee surgeons, clinical microbiologists, senior surgeons.
| Author: |
J. D. Williams, Eric W. Taylor |
| ISBN: |
0340763051 |
| Publisher: |
Arnold Publishing |
| Binding: |
Hardcover |
| Year Published: |
April 2002 |
| Contents: |
Part One - Risks and Prevention of Infection: Infection control
* Risk factors for surgical site infection and sepsis
* Isolation strategies for containment of infection and protection of risk personnel
* Theatre design and measures to prevent infection in operating theatres
* Provision of sterile supplies - sterilization and disinfection
* Blood transfusion infections
* Principles of antibiotic prescribing for prophylaxis and treatment
* Preventing infection of the surgeon pre- and post-exposure
* Infection in intensive care units
* The surgical implant-invaded host
* Infections in transplanted and other immunocompromised patients
* Litigation related to surgical infection
Part Two - Specialty Specific Problems: Infections of skin and soft tissues, and burns
* Central (cardiovascular) and peripheral vascular infections
* Infections in trauma
* Infections in orthopaedic surgery
* Infections in neurosurgery
* Infections of the face
* Infections in ophthalmic surgery
* Infections of the mouth
* Infections of pharynx, neck, and larynx and trachea
* Infections of the lungs and respiratory passages
* Infections of the gastrointestincal tract
* Antibiotic prophylaxis in laparoscopic surgery
* Infections of the liver, spleen, gallbladder, and pancreas
* Infections in urological surgery
* Infections in obstetrics
* Infections in gynaecology
* Paediatric surgical infections
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