Russell, Hugo & Ayliffes principles and practice of disinfection, preservation & sterilization / edited by Adam P. Fraise, Peter A. Lambert, Jean-Yves Maillard.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Russell, A. D. (Allan Denver), 1936-

Hugo, W. B. (William Barry)

Ayliffe, G. A. J.

Fraise, Adam P.

Lambert, Peter A.

Maillard, J.-Y.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Disinfection and disinfectants.

Sterilization.

Preservation of materials.

Disinfection--methods.

Sterilization--methods.

Anti-Infective Agents.

Preservatives, Pharmaceutical.

Medical Subjects:

Disinfection--methods.

Sterilization--methods.

Anti-Infective Agents.

Preservatives, Pharmaceutical.

Physical Description:

x, 678 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Other Title:

Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization

Disinfection, preservation and sterilization

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2004.

Summary:

The impact of microorganisms and their threat to human health is a significant worldwide problem. Because of their ever increasing presence and dynamic composition, there is a need to understand the underlying mechanisms of microbial inactivation and resistance. Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation & Sterilization is a highly respected, established text that has become a definitive reference in its field, covering in detail many methods of the elimination or prevention of microbial growth. This fourth edition is divided into two parts: principles and practice. Part 1 begins with an historical overview, followed by descriptions of the types of antimicrobial agents, factors affecting efficacy, evaluation, modes of action and types of resistance. Also included is a new chapter on the problems of biofilms, as there are particular difficulties in inactivating sessile bacteria. Part 2 covers topics relating to sterilization and the control of these processes, including heat, radiation, gases and filtration. It also includes updated material on new and emerging technologies, discusses special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practices, and concludes with an evaluation of the activity of agents and good manufacturing practice. The section relating to the spoilage of wood, paper, textiles, paints and stonework in the preservation section has been removed to ensure that this edition is focused on issues relating specifically to health and medicine.

Contents:

Historical introduction / A.P. Fraise

Types of antimicrobial agents / S. Moore and D.N. Payne

Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents / A.D. Russell

Biofilms and antimicrobial resistance / P. Gilbert, A.H. Rickard and A.J. McBain

Mechanisms of action of biocides / P.A. Lambert

Bacterial resistance, Intrinsic resistance of gram-negative bacteria / D.J. Stickler

Acquired resistance / K. Poole

Resistance of bacterial spores to chemical agents / P.A. Lambert

Mycobactericidal agents / P. Hawkey

Antifungal activity of disinfectants, Antifungal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard.

Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants / G. Reybrouck

Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants, Acanthamoeba, contact lenses and disinfection / N.A. Turner

Intestinal protozoa and biocides / J-Y Maillard

Viricidal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard

Transmissible degenerative encephalopathies, Inactivation of the unconventional causal agents / D. Taylor

Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy / R.J.W. Lambert

Sterilization, Heat sterilization / G.W. Gould

Radiation sterilization / P.A. Lambert

Gaseous sterilization / J-Y Dusseau, P. Duroselle and J. Freney

Filtration sterilization / S.P. Denyer and N.A. Hodges

New and emerging technologies / G.W. Gould

Preservation of medicines and cosmetics / S.J. Hiom

Reuse of single-use devices / G.W. Hanlon

Sterility assurance: concepts, methods and problems / R. Baird

Special problems in hospital antisepsis / M. Rotter

Decontamination of the environment and medical equipment in hospitals / A.P. Fraise

Treatment of laundry and clinical waste in hospitals / C.R. Bradley

Other health-related issues, Special issues in dentistry / J. Bagg and A. Smith

Veterinary practice / D.A. Engvall

Recreational and hydrotherapy pools / J. Dadswell

Good manufacturing practice / E. Underwood.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Principles and practice of disinfection, preservation, and sterilization, 1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1405101997

OCLC:

52814661