Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization

Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's principles and practice of disinfection, preservation and sterilization

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ayliffe, G. A. J. (Author), Fraise, Adam P. (Author), Hugo, W. B. [ (William Barry)] (Author), Lambert, Peter A. (Author), Maillard, J.-Y (Author), Russell, A. D. [ (Allan Denver)] , 1936- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Malden, MA : Blackwell Publishing , c2004
Edition:4th ed
Subjects:
Disinfection and disinfectants
Preservation of materials
Sterilization
Disinfection > methods
Sterilization > methods
Anti-infective agents
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1 Principles
  • 1. Historical introduction / A. P. Fraise
  • 2. Types of antimicrobial agents / S. Moore and D. N. Payne
  • 3. Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents / A. D. Russell
  • 4. Biofilms and antimicrobial resistance / P. Gilbert, A. H. Rickard and A. J. McBain
  • 5. Mechanisms of action of biocides / P. A. Lambert
  • 6. Bacterial sensitivity and resistance, Intrinsic resistance of gram-negative bacteria / D. J. Stickler
  • Acquired resistance / K. Poole
  • Resistance of bacterial spores to chemical agents / P. A. Lambert
  • Mycobactericidal agents / P. Hawkey
  • 7. Antifungal activity of disinfectants, Antifungal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard
  • Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants / G. Reybrouck
  • 8. Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants, Acanthamoeba, contact lenses and disinfection / N. A. Turner
  • Intestinal protozoa and biocides / J-Y Maillard
  • 9. Viricidal activity of biocides / J-Y Maillard
  • 10. Transmissible degenerative encephalopathies, Inactivation of the unconventional causal agents / D. Taylor
  • Pt. 2 Practice
  • 11. Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy / R. J. W. Lambert
  • 12. Sterilization, Heat sterilization / G. W. Gould
  • Radiation sterilization / P. A. Lambert
  • Gaseous sterilisation / J-Y Dusseau, P. Duroselle and J. Freney
  • Filtration sterilization / S. P. Denyer and N. A. Hodges
  • 13. New and emerging technologies / G. W. Gould
  • 14. Preservation of medicines and cosmetics / S. J. Hiom
  • 15. Re-use of single use devices / G. W. Hanlon
  • 16. Sterility assurance, concepts, methods and problems / R. Baird
  • 17. Special problems in hospital antisepsis / M. Rotter
  • 18. Decontamination of the environment and medical equipment in hospitals / A. P. Fraise
  • 19. Treatment of laundry and clinical waste in hospitals / C. R. Bradley
  • 20. Other health-related issues, Special issues in dentistry / J. Bagg and A. Smith
  • Veterinary practice / D. A. Engvall
  • Recreational and hydrotherapy pools / J. Dadswell
  • 21. Good manufacturing practice / E. Underwood

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