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LIPPINCOTT'S GUIDE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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| By: |
LWW |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£42.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1605479756 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781605479750 |
| Publisher: |
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS AND WILKINS |
| Pub. date: |
9 December, 2010 |
| Pages: |
384 |
| Description: |
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. 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. * 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. |
| Synopsis: |
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 infectionsThe 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. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |