Lippincott's Guide to Infectious Diseases
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451125504
Publication Date:
February 7, 2014
2014-02-07
9781451125504
Compliant with CDC and WHO guidelines, this new A-to-Z reference provides an overview of 160 infectious diseases, from the common ...
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Compliant with CDC and WHO guidelines, this new A-to-Z reference provides an overview of 160 infectious diseases, from the common cold and otitis media to MRSA and other newer threats, including Bartonella quintana . Presented in a highly visual format, each disease is showcased in a two-page spread, formatted with consistent headings to make locating critical information easy. Headings include:
· Causes
· Complications
· Assessment Findings
· Diagnostic Tests
· Treatment
· Nursing Considerations
· Patient Teaching
The Safety , Alert ,and Prevention icons draw attention to critical information, and special headings identify diseases with transmission-based precautions, which are discussed further under Nursing Considerations.
· Alert Icon: points out critical information related to signs & symptoms and treatment
· Prevention Icon: focuses on ways to prevent the occurrence of the disease including vaccines and supportive measures
· Safety Icon: provides safety tips on protection and ways to prevent the spread of disease to decrease the fear factor
· Includes evidence-based practices to prevent health-care-associated infections
The book also includes special sections that discuss the appropriate use of antibiotic therapy in an era of increasing antibiotic resistance, review the newer antibiotic agents, and provide up-to-date information on immunizations, CDC guidelines for isolation precautions, and tips on how to provide safe patient care. -
ISBN/ISSN9781451125504Product FormatVitalsource Fixed Layout eBookTrim Size6 x 9Pages384Publication DateFebruary 7, 2014
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Part I: Understanding and preventing infectious diseases'
Normal microbial flora; What is infection? Defense mechanisms; Infection in health care facilities; Infection control and treatment; Bacterial resistance
Part II: Managing infectious diseases'
(A-to-Z listing of diseases)
Appendices
Guide to anti-infective drugs
CDC Isolation precautions
Selected references
Index -
--Quick-access A-to-Z format
--Each disease covered in a 2-page spread
--Alert Icon: points out critical information related to signs & symptoms and treatment
--Prevention Icon: focuses on ways to prevent the occurrence of the disease including vaccines and supportive measures
--Safety Icon: provides safety tips on protection and ways to prevent the spread of disease to decrease the fear factor
--Compliant with CDC and WHO guidelines
--Includes evidence-based practices to prevent health-care-associated infections
--Transmission-based precautions highlighted in disease entries as appropriate
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