Russell, Hugo & Ayliffe's Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation & Sterilization, Fourth Edition

Highly respected, established text - a definitive reference in its field - covering in detail many methods of the elimination or prevention of microbial growth " highly recommended to hospital and research personnel, especially to clinical microbiologists, infectioncontrol and environmental-safety specialists, pharmacists, and dieticians." New England Journal of Medicine WHY BUY THIS BOOK? Completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid pace of change in this area Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice Gives practical advise on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in hospitals Discusses increasing problems of natural and acquired resistance to antibiotics New contributors give a fresh approach to the subject and ensure international coverage Systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action Content: Chapter 1 Historical Introduction (pages 3–7): Adam P Fraise Chapter 2 Types of Antimicrobial Agents (pages 8–97): Suzanne L Moore and David N Payne Chapter 3 Factors Influencing the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents (pages 98–127): A Denver Russell Chapter 4 Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance (pages 128–138): Peter Gilbert, Alexander H Rickard and Andrew J McBain Chapter 5 Mechanisms of Action of Biocides (pages 139–153): Peter A Lambert Chapter 6a Bacterial Resistance (pages 154–168): David J Stickler Chapter 6b Bacterial Resistance (pages 170–183): Keith Poole Chapter 6c Bacterial Resistance (pages 154–204): Peter A Lambert Chapter 6d Bacterial Resistance (pages 191–204): Peter M Hawkey Chapter 7a Antifungal Activity of Disinfectants (pages 205–219): Jean?Yves Maillard Chapter 7b Antifungal Activity of Disinfectants (pages 220–240): Gerald Reybrouck Chapter 8a Sensitivity of Protozoa to Disinfectants (pages 241–257): Neil A Turner Chapter 8b Sensitivity of Protozoa to Disinfectants (pages 258–271): Jean?Yves Maillard Chapter 9 Viricidal Activity of Biocides (pages 272–323): Jean?Yves Maillard Chapter 10 Transmissible Degenerative Encephalopathies: Inactivation of the Unconventional Causal Agents (pages 324–342): David M Taylor Chapter 11 Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy (pages 345–360): Ronald J W Lambert Chapter 12a Sterilization (pages 361–383): Grahame W Gould Chapter 12b Sterilization (pages 384–400): Peter A Lambert Chapter 12c Sterilization (pages 401–435): Jean?Yves Dusseau, Patrick Duroselle and Jean Freney Chapter 12d Sterilization (pages 436–472): Stephen P Denyer and Norman A Hodges Chapter 13 New and Emerging Technologies (pages 473–483): Grahame W Gould Chapter 14 Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics (pages 484–513): Sarah J Hiom Chapter 15 Reuse of Single?Use Devices (pages 514–525): Geoffrey W Hanlon Chapter 16 Sterility Assurance: Concepts, Methods and Problems (pages 526–539): Rosamund M Baird Chapter 17 Special Problems in Hospital Antisepsis (pages 540–562): Manfred L Rotter Chapter 18 Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals (pages 563–585): Adam P Fraise Chapter 19 Treatment of Laundry and Clinical Waste in Hospitals (pages 586–594): Christina R Bradley Chapter 20a Other Health?Related Issues (pages 595–621): Jeremy Bagg and Andrew Smith Chapter 20b Other Health?Related Issues (pages 604–613): Anders Engvall and Susanna Sternberg Chapter 20c Other Health?Related Issues (pages 614–621): John V Dadswell Chapter 21 Good Manufacturing Practice (pages 622–640): Elaine Underwood **Highly respected, established text - a definitive reference in its field - covering in detail many methods of the elimination or prevention of microbial growth**"**highly recommended** to hospital and research personnel, especially to clinical microbiologists, infectioncontrol and environmental-safety specialists, pharmacists, and dieticians." **__New England Journal of Medicine__** **WHY BUY THIS BOOK?** * * Completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid pace of change in this area * Updated material on new and emerging technologies, focusing on special problems in hospitals, dentistry and pharmaceutical practice * Gives practical advise on problems of disinfection and antiseptics in hospitals * Discusses increasing problems of natural and acquired resistance to antibiotics * New contributors give a fresh approach to the subject and ensure international coverage * Systematic review of sterilization methods, with uses and advantages outlined for each * Evaluation of disinfectants and their mechanisms of action Content: Chapter 1 Historical Introduction (pages 3–7): Adam P FraiseChapter 2 Types of Antimicrobial Agents (pages 8–97): Suzanne L Moore and David N PayneChapter 3 Factors Influencing the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents (pages 98–127): A Denver RussellChapter 4 Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance (pages 128–138): Peter Gilbert, Alexander H Rickard and Andrew J McBainChapter 5 Mechanisms of Action of Biocides (pages 139–153): Peter A LambertChapter 6a Bacterial Resistance (pages 154–168): David J SticklerChapter 6b Bacterial Resistance (pages 170–183): Keith PooleChapter 6c Bacterial Resistance (pages 154–204): Peter A LambertChapter 6d Bacterial Resistance (pages 191–204): Peter M HawkeyChapter 7a Antifungal Activity of Disinfectants (pages 205–219): Jean?Yves MaillardChapter 7b Antifungal Activity of Disinfectants (pages 220–240): Gerald ReybrouckChapter 8a Sensitivity of Protozoa to Disinfectants (pages 241–257): Neil A TurnerChapter 8b Sensitivity of Protozoa to Disinfectants (pages 258–271): Jean?Yves MaillardChapter 9 Viricidal Activity of Biocides (pages 272–323): Jean?Yves MaillardChapter 10 Transmissible Degenerative Encephalopathies: Inactivation of the Unconventional Causal Agents (pages 324–342): David M TaylorChapter 11 Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy (pages 345–360): Ronald J W LambertChapter 12a Sterilization (pages 361–383): Grahame W GouldChapter 12b Sterilization (pages 384–400): Peter A LambertChapter 12c Sterilization (pages 401–435): Jean?Yves Dusseau, Patrick Duroselle and Jean FreneyChapter 12d Sterilization (pages 436–472): Stephen P Denyer and Norman A HodgesChapter 13 New and Emerging Technologies (pages 473–483): Grahame W GouldChapter 14 Preservation of Medicines and Cosmetics (pages 484–513): Sarah J HiomChapter 15 Reuse of Single?Use Devices (pages 514–525): Geoffrey W HanlonChapter 16 Sterility Assurance: Concepts, Methods and Problems (pages 526–539): Rosamund M BairdChapter 17 Special Problems in Hospital Antisepsis (pages 540–562): Manfred L RotterChapter 18 Decontamination of the Environment and Medical Equipment in Hospitals (pages 563–585): Adam P FraiseChapter 19 Treatment of Laundry and Clinical Waste in Hospitals (pages 586–594): Christina R BradleyChapter 20a Other Health?Related Issues (pages 595–621): Jeremy Bagg and Andrew SmithChapter 20b Other Health?Related Issues (pages 604–613): Anders Engvall and Susanna SternbergChapter 20c Other Health?Related Issues (pages 614–621): John V DadswellChapter 21 Good Manufacturing Practice (pages 622–640): Elaine Underwood Historical introduction -- A.P. Fraise Types of antimicrobial agents -- S. Moore and D.N. Payne Factors influencing the efficacy of antimicrobial agents -- A.D. Russell Biofilms and antimicrobial resistance -- P. Gilbert, A.H. Rickard and A.J. McBain Mechanisms of action of biocides -- P.A. Lambert 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 Antifungal activity of disinfectants, Antifungal activity of biocides -- J-Y Maillard. Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of disinfectants -- G. Reybrouck Sensitivity of protozoa to disinfectants, Acanthamoeba, contact lenses and disinfection -- N.A. Turner Intestinal protozoa and biocides -- J-Y Maillard Viricidal activity of biocides -- J-Y Maillard Transmissible degenerative encephalopathies, Inactivation of the unconventional causal agents -- D. Taylor Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy -- R.J.W. Lambert 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. New and emerging technologies -- G.W. Gould Preservation of medicines and cosmetics -- S.J. Hiom Re-use of single use devices -- G.W. Hanlon Sterility assurance, concepts, methods and problems -- R. Baird Special problems in hospital antisepsis -- M. Rotter Decontamination of the environment and medical equipment in hospitals -- A.P. Fraise Treatment of laundry and clinical waste in hospitals -- C.R. Bradley Other health-related issues, Special issues in dentistry -- J. Bagg and A. Smith Veterinary practice -- D.A. Engvall Recreational and hydrotherapy pools -- J. Dadswell Good manufacturing practice -- E. Underwood.

highly Respected, Established Text – A Definitive Reference In Its Field – Covering In Detail Many Methods Of The Elimination Or Prevention Of Microbial Growth

highly Recommended To Hospital And Research Personnel, Especially To Clinical Microbiologists, Infectioncontrol And Environmental-safety Specialists, Pharmacists, And Dieticians.

new England Journal Of Medicine

why Buy This Book?

• completely Revised And Updated To Reflect The Rapid Pace Of Change In This Area
  
• updated Material On New And Emerging Technologies, Focusing On Special Problems In Hospitals, Dentistry And Pharmaceutical Practice
  
• gives Practical Advise On Problems Of Disinfection And Antiseptics In Hospitals
  
• discusses Increasing Problems Of Natural And Acquired Resistance To Antibiotics
  
• new Contributors Give A Fresh Approach To The Subject And Ensure International Coverage
  
• systematic Review Of Sterilization Methods, With Uses And Advantages Outlined For Each
  
• evaluation Of Disinfectants And Their Mechanisms Of Action

Aimed at those involved in the hygiene of hospitals, the food industry and many other areas, this book explains the scientific principle involved in disinfection, preservation & sterilisation & describes in detail how they are applied in practice