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Author:   Linda Caveney (Cornell University) ,  Barbara Jones (Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center) ,  Kimberly Ellis (Colorado State University)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.617kg
ISBN:  

9780813815343

ISBN 10:   0813815347
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   14 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Contributors vii Foreword ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii 1 What Is Infection Control and Biosecurity? 3 2 Microbiology Review 21 3 “Links in the Chain” of Disease Transmission 41 4 Zoonotic Diseases 63 5 Disease Prevention Strategies 85 6 Guidelines for Effective Cleaning and Disinfection 107 7 Chemical Disinfectants 129 8 “Best Practice” Procedures Prior to Sterilization of Medical Equipment 145 9 Packaging, Preparation for Sterilization, and Sterile Storage of Medical Equipment 159 10 High-Temperature Sterilization 181 11 Low-Temperature Sterilization 201 12 Processing of Complex Medical Equipment and Specialty Processing 213 13 Surgical Textiles, Linens, and Laundry 237 14 Infection Control: The Surgical Environment and Ancillary Areas 245 Appendix A Medical Term Reference Information 273 Appendix B Common Concentrate Dilutions 277 Appendix C Table of Disease Transmission and Disinfection Guidelines 279 Appendix D Donning and Removal of a Surgical Gown 287 Index 289 This book has a companion website providing review questions and answers, figures from the book, and additional resources online at www.wiley.com/go/caveney.

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<p> This book provides thorough but simple guidelines on all aspects of this vital topic, for whatever type of practice you are working in: small or large animal, general practice or specialised referral hospital. (Vet Nurses Today, 1 April 2012) <p> Overall, this unique book is a valuable resource for anyone in the veterinary field and animal agriculture industry, as well as any animal caregiver. It provides information about the transmission, spread, and control of infectious veterinary diseases, and guides the development and execution of infectious disease control protocols. (Doody s, 6 April 2012)

Overall, this unique book is a valuable resource for anyone in the veterinary field and animal agriculture industry, as well as any animal caregiver. It provides information about the transmission, spread, and control of infectious veterinary diseases, and guides the development and execution of infectious disease control protocols. ( Doody's , 6 April 2012)

<p> Overall, this unique book is a valuable resource for anyone in the veterinary field and animal agriculture industry, as well as any animal caregiver. It provides information about the transmission, spread, and control of infectious veterinary diseases, and guides the development and execution of infectious disease control protocols. ( Doody's , 6 April 2012)

Author Information

Linda Caveney, LVT, RCST, is the Infection Prevention Team Leader and Multi-Service Technician at Cornell University Hospital for Animals in Ithaca, New York. Barbara Jones, DVM, is an Associate Veterinarian at Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center in Hortonville, Wisconsin. Kimberly Ellis, CVT, is a Veterinary Technician at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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