Catheter-Related Infections, Second Edition (Infectious Disease and Therapy)

Seifert, Harald (Editor)/ Jansen, Bernd (Editor)/ Farr, Barry M. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0824758544 / ISBN 13: 9780824758547

Published by Informa HealthCare, 2004

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2nd edition. 648 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-0824758544

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catheter-Related Infections, Second Edition (Infectious Disease and Therapy)
• Publisher: Informa HealthCare
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824758544
• ISBN 13: 9780824758547
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.15 kilograms

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Synopsis

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-related infections.

About the Author

Harald Seifert, University of Cologne. Bernd Jansen, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. Barry M Farr.