Disinfection and decontamination : principles, applications and related issues / edited by Gurusamy Manivannan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Manivannan, Gurusamy, 1960-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Disinfection and disinfectants.

Microbial contamination--Prevention.

Microbial contamination.

Disinfection--methods.

Anti-Infective Agents--therapeutic use.

Biofilms.

Decontamination--methods.

Infection Control--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Disinfection--methods.

Anti-Infective Agents--therapeutic use.

Biofilms.

Decontamination--methods.

Infection Control--methods.

Physical Description:

xiii, 496 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (partly color) ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2008]

Summary:

In the battle between humans and microbes, knowledge may be not only the best weapon but also the best defense. Pulling contributions from 34 experts into a unified presentation, Disinfection and Decontamination: Principles, Applications, and Related Issues provides coverage that is both sophisticated and practical. The book reviews the fundamentals, explores the interdisciplinary nature of the science, and includes discussions of regulatory and legal issues. While the chapters present in depth coverage of infections in hospitals, they also widen their scope to include laboratories outside the healthcare environment.

Based on practical experience, the volume examines recent advances in the research, development, and applications for disinfection and decontamination in many different settings. The chapters address, and supply insight into, the issues found with infectious disease, devices and new materials for implantation, principles, mechanisms, testing methods and strategies, and various applications. They also cover current research and best practice for ways to reduce infection caused by devices. The book's emphasis on new technologies highlights the need for safer biocides and microbiological concerns in the manufacturing environment.

The broad focus combined with the global, interdisciplinary panel of authors gives you a snapshot of disease transmission, perspectives on infectious challenges and solutions in a global perspective, and an understanding of global governance. The book offers in depth information on specific topics and an understanding of the fundamentals, giving you a staring point and precise information for resolving problems.

Contents:

Perspectives on infection challenges and solutions / Gurusamy Manivannan

Sisyphus in the microbial world revisited: global governance, antimicrobial strategies, and humanity's health / David P. Fidler

The need for safer and better microbicides for infection control / Syed A. Sattar and Susan Springthorpe

Microbiological concerns in non-sterile manufacturing / Joseph Kirby Farrington and Jim Polarine

New technologies in disinfection and infection control / José A. Ramirez

Biocides: modes of action and mechanisms of resistance / Gerald McDonnell

A pragmatic approach to judicious selection and proper use of disinfectant and antiseptic agents in healthcare setting / Vesna Šuljagić

Extended activity of healthcare antiseptic products / Jerry L. Newman and Nancy E. Kaiser

Disinfectant rotation in a cleaning/disinfection program for clean rooms and controlled environments / Scott V.W. Sutton

Reprocessing flexible endoscopes: origin of standards, overview of structure/function, and review of recent outbreaks / Terry A. Antonucci, Nicole Williams, and Nancy A. Robinson

Microbiological testing of disinfectants and decontaminants for critical surfaces / Daniel A. Klein

Regulatory constraints on disinfectants and decontamination / Michael G. Sarli

Biofilms: a summarized account and control strategies / Kanavillil Nandakumar and Kurissery R. Sreekumari

Consequences of biofilms on indwelling medical devices: costs and prevention / John G. Thomas, Lindsay Nakaishi, and Linda Corum

Infection-resistant implantable devices: biofilm problems and design strategies / Anthony W. Smith and Semali Perera

Infections of intracardiac devices / George A. Yesenosky ... [et al.]

Intrauterine devices: infections and biofilms / Ben M.J. Pereira and Vikas Pruthi

Antimicrobial urinary catheters / David J. Stickler and Nora A. Sabbuba

Risk factors for postoperative infectious complications after abdominal surgery / Patrick Pessaux and Emilie Lermite.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0849390745

9780849390746

OCLC:

85498919