Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In the battle between humans and microbes, knowledge may be not only the best weapon but also the best defense. Pulling contributions from 34 experts into a unified presentation, Disinfection and Decontamination: Principles, Applications, and Related Issues provides coverage that is both sophisticated and practical. The book reviews the fundamentals, explores the interdisciplinary nature of the science, and includes discussions of regulatory and legal issues. While the chapters present in depth coverage of infections in hospitals, they also widen their scope to include laboratories outside the healthcare environment.

Based on practical experience, the volume examines recent advances in the research, development, and applications for disinfection and decontamination in many different settings. The chapters address, and supply insight into, the issues found with infectious disease, devices and new materials for implantation, principles, mechanisms, testing methods and strategies, and various applications. They also cover current research and best practice for ways to reduce infection caused by devices. The book's emphasis on new technologies highlights the need for safer biocides and microbiological concerns in the manufacturing environment.

The broad focus combined with the global, interdisciplinary panel of authors gives you a snapshot of disease transmission, perspectives on infectious challenges and solutions in a global perspective, and an understanding of global governance. The book offers in depth information on specific topics and an understanding of the fundamentals, giving you a starting point and precise information for resolving problems.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface (p. vii)
• Acknowledgments (p. ix)
• Contributors (p. xi)
• 1 Perspectives on Infection Challenges and Solutions (p. 1)
• 2 Sisyphus in the Microbial World Revisited: Global Governance, Antimicrobial Strategies, and Humanity's Health (p. 23)
• 3 The Need for Safer and Better Microbicides for Infection Control (p. 41)
• 4 Microbiological Concerns in Non-Sterile Manufacturing (p. 59)
• 5 New Technologies in Disinfection and Infection Control (p. 73)
• 6 Biocides: Modes of Action and Mechanisms of Resistance (p. 87)
• 7 A Pragmatic Approach to Judicious Selection and Proper Use of Disinfectant and Antiseptic Agents in Healthcare Settings (p. 125)
• 8 Extended Activity of Healthcare Antiseptic Products (p. 155)
• 9 Disinfectant Rotation in a Cleaning/Disinfection Program for Clean Rooms and Controlled Environments (p. 165)
• 10 Reprocessing Flexible Endoscopes: Origin of Standards, Overview of Structure/Function, and Review of Recent Outbreaks (p. 177)
• 11 Microbiological Testing of Disinfectants and Decontaminants for Critical Surfaces (p. 215)
• 12 Regulatory Constraints on Disinfectants and Decontamination (p. 231)
• 13 Biofilms: A Summarized Account and Control Strategies (p. 265)
• 14 Consequences of Biofilms on Indwelling Medical Devices: Costs and Prevention (p. 289)
• 15 Infection-Resistant Implantable Devices: Biofilm Problems and Design Strategies (p. 339)
• 16 Infections of Intracardiac Devices (p. 373)
• 17 Intrauterine Devices: Infections and Biofilms (p. 395)
• 18 Antimicrobial Urinary Catheters (p. 415)
• 19 Risk Factors for Postoperative Infectious Complications after Abdominal Surgery (p. 459)
• Authors (p. 469)
• Index (p. 481)