Device Associated Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics, 1st Edition
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By Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ
Optimal management of device associated infections requires a collaborative approach among surgical and medical specialists—a need that is central to this issue of Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America. In addition to the epidemiology,
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Optimal management of device associated infections requires a collaborative approach among surgical and medical specialists—a need that is central to this issue of Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America. In addition to the epidemiology, management, and prevention of commonly encountered device associated infections, each review offers technical background on specific devices and related operative procedures. Areas of ongoing investigation are highlighted including innovative concepts for the prevention of biofilm formation and biofilm directed therapeutics. Emerging issues related to reuse of medical devices in resource limited settings are also considered.
Optimal management of device associated infections requires a collaborative approach among surgical and medical specialists—a need that is central to this issue of Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America. In addition to the epidemiology, management, and prevention of commonly encountered device associated infections, each review offers technical background on specific devices and related operative procedures. Areas of ongoing investigation are highlighted including innovative concepts for the prevention of biofilm formation and biofilm directed therapeutics. Emerging issues related to reuse of medical devices in resource limited settings are also considered.
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By Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Diseases, and Infectious Diseases, University of Michigan
https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/device-associated-infections-an-issue-of-infectious-disease-clinics-9781455738793.html300029Device Associated Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinicshttps://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/media/catalog/product/9/7/9781455738793_7.jpg122.96163.94AUDInStock/Medicine & Surgery/Infectious Disease/Clinics/Medicine/Infectious Disease/Clinics/Clinics/Medicine/Infectious Disease/Japan Titles4335146438872550546235054666525504152598605263160Optimal management of device associated infections requires a collaborative approach among surgical and medical specialists—a need that is central to this issue of Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America. In addition to the epidemiology, management, and prevention of commonly encountered device associated infections, each review offers technical background on specific devices and related operative procedures. Areas of ongoing investigation are highlighted including innovative concepts for the prevention of biofilm formation and biofilm directed therapeutics. Emerging issues related to reuse of medical devices in resource limited settings are also considered. Optimal management of device associated infections requires a collaborative approach among surgical and medical specialists—a need that is central to this issue of Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America. In addition to the epidemiology, management, and prevention of commonly encountered device associated infections, each review offers technical background on specific devices and related operative procedures. Areas of ongoing investigation are highlighted including innovative concepts for the prevention of biofilm formation and biofilm directed therapeutics. Emerging issues related to reuse of medical devices in resource limited settings are also considered. 00add-to-cart97814557387932012ProfessionalBy Preeti N. Malani, MD, MSJ20121Book152w x 229hSaunders96014 Sept 2012Please allow 7-10 working days for deliveryBy <STRONG>Preeti N. Malani</STRONG>, MD, MSJ, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Diseases, and Infectious Diseases, University of MichiganClinicsClinicsThe Clinics: Internal MedicineUnited StatesNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select