Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's: Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation and Sterilization, 5th Edition By
2013 | 616 Pages | ISBN: 1444333259 | PDF | 12 MB
The new edition of this established and highly respected text is THE definitive reference in its field. It details methods for the elimination or prevention/control of microbial growth, and features: New chapters on bioterrorism and community healthcare New chapters on microbicide regulations in the EU, USA and Canada Latest material on microbial resistance to microbicides Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice Practical advice on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in healthcare A systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action with respect to current regulations The differences between European and North American regulations are highlighted throughout, making this a truly global work, ideal for worldwide healthcare professionals working in infectious diseases and infection control.Content: Chapter 1 Historical Introduction (pages 1-4): Adam P. FraiseChapter 2 Types of Microbicidal and Microbistatic Agents (pages 5-70): Ibrahim Al?Adham, Randa Haddadin and Phillip CollierChapter 3 Factors Affecting the Activities of Microbicides (pages 71-86): Jean?yves MaillardChapter 4 Biofilm Recalcitrance: Theories and Mechanisms (pages 87-94): Andrew J. McBain, Najib Sufya and Alexander H. RickardChapter 5 Mechanisms of Action of Microbicides (pages 95-107): Peter A. LambertChapter 6a Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance to Microbicides (pages 108-120): Jean?Yves MaillardChapter 6b Resistance of Bacterial Spores to Chemical Agents (pages 121-130): Peter SetlowChapter 6c Testing of Chemicals as Mycobactericidal Agents (pages 131-141): Syed A. SattarChapter 7 Fungicidal Activity of Microbicides (pages 142-154): Sara Fernandes, Marta Simoes, Nicolina Dias, Cledir Santos and Nelson LimaChapter 8 Sensitivity and Resistance of Protozoa to Microbicides (pages 155-177): Vincent ThomasChapter 9 Virucidal Activity of Microbicides (pages 178-207): Jean?Yves Maillard, Syed A. Sattar and Federica PintoChapter 10 Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies and Decontamination (pages 208-228): Gerald McDonnellChapter 11 Microbicides - The Double?Edged Sword: Environmental Toxicity and Emerging Resistance (pages 229-235): Jean?Marie Pages, Jean?Yves Maillard, Anne Davin?Regli and Susan SpringthorpeChapter 12 Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy (pages 236-246): Lawrence StaniforthChapter 13 Assessing the Efficacy of Professional Healthcare Antiseptics: A Regulatory Perspective (pages 247-254): Albert T. SheldonChapter 14a Legislation Affecting Disinfectant Products in Europe: The Biocidal Products Directive and the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals Regulations (pages 255-261): Jennifer A. HopkinsChapter 14b Regulatory Authorization of Hard Surface Disinfectants in Canada (pages 262-268): Andre G. Craan, Ian A. Chisholm and Shannon C. WrightChapter 14c United States Regulation of Antimicrobial Pesticides (pages 269-276): Sally HayesChapter 15a Heat Sterilization (pages 277-293): Charles O. HancockChapter 15b Radiation Sterilization (pages 294-305): Peter A. LambertChapter 15c Gaseous Sterilization (pages 306-332): Jean?Yves Dusseau1, Patrick Duroselle and Jean FreneyChapter 15d Gas Plasma Sterilization (pages 333-342): Gerald McDonnellChapter 15e Filtration Sterilization (pages 343-370): Susannah E. Walsh and Stephen P. DenyerChapter 16 New and Emerging Technologies (pages 371-387): Peter A. Burke and Gerald McDonnellChapter 17 Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics (pages 388-407): Sarah J. HiomChapter 18 Sterility Assurance: Concepts, Methods and Problems (pages 408-417): Richard BancroftChapter 19a Hand Hygiene (pages 418-444): Benedetta Allegranzi and Didier PittetChapter 19b Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals (pages 445-458): Adam P. FraiseChapter 19c Decontamination of Endoscopes (pages 459-470): Michelle J. Alfa and Christina BradleyChapter 19d Issues Associated with the Decontamination of Laundry and Clinical Waste (pages 471-477): Peter HoffmanChapter 19e Treated Recreational Water Venues (pages 478-484): Darla M. Goeres, Philippe Hartemann and John V. DadswellChapter 20a Antimicrobial Surfaces (pages 485-499): Gareth J. WilliamsChapter 20b Antimicrobial Devices (pages 500-513): Brendan F. Gilmore and Sean P. GormanChapter 20c Antimicrobial Dressings (pages 514-519): Valerie Edwards?JonesChapter 20d Antimicrobial Textiles and Testing Techniques (pages 520-529): Robert A. Monticello and Peter D. AskewChapter 21a Use of Microbicides in Disinfection of Contact Lenses (pages 530-536): Patrick J. McCormick, Susan E. Norton and James J. KaiserChapter 21b Special Issues in Dentistry (pages 537-549): Jonathan L. S. CaplinChapter 22a Natural Products (pages 550-564): Rose CooperChapter 22b Applications of Bacteriophage Technology (pages 565-575): Geoffrey W. HanlonChapter 23 Control of Infectious Bioagents (pages 576-588): Les Baillie and Steven Theriault
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