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This updated reference describes the latest and most effective strategies in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of catheter-related infections (CRIs). The guide describes the pathogenesis of infectious complications while discussing procedures in infection control, catheter and catheter-site care, and patient monitoring and evaluation. This new edition updates the original material and provides new chapters on infections related to urinary catheters and the epidemiology and impact of these infections. Catheter-Related Infections, Second Edition serves as a practical evidence-based reference for detailed guidance on the prevention of catheter-relatedinfections.

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of giardia infection (giardiasis) and other important parasitic diseases. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 27,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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Control of Hospital Infection is the definitive, clinically oriented guide providing comprehensive practical advice for all those who are involved in the control of infection. The fourth edition of this classic title has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout. The book is addressed to infection control staff, surgeons, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers. Control of Hospital Infection 4E includes the following features: *All chapters have been updated and the book includes new information on surveillance, administration and the control of antibiotic resistant organisms, e.g. MRSA and vancomycin-resistant enterococci, hapatitis B and C, HIV *Guidance given on disinfection and methods of sterilization Reviews decontamination issues associated with new heat-labile equipment, especially endoscopes *Discussion of European and UK legislation related to standards of medical device processing and decontamination, and staff safety, as well as audit, risk assessment and medical negligence *Increased emphasis on the immunocompromised patient, in association with HIV infection and post-transplantation immunosupression Tackles the problem of hospital infections arising in the community following rapid discharge after minimal access surgery. Includes a review of the latest infection rates and risk factors. ... Read more

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This indispensable resource covers the etiology and treatment of endemic and nonendemic lung infections caused by parasitic protozoa and helminths.