Manual of Infection Control in Orthopaedic Surgery: Operation Theater Protocols and Patient Optimisation - Softcover

Sancheti, Parag Kantilal; Shyam, Ashok

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9351526534 ISBN 13: 9789351526537

Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

Surgical site infections are a major complication in orthopaedic surgery. Manual of Infection Control in Orthopaedic Surgery provides guidance on effective measures for reducing infection after orthopaedic procedures. The book is divided into two sections, the first concerning the preparation of the operating theatre, the surgeon and other theatre personnel, the second concerning perioperative patient preparation. Each section consists of 5 chapters, covering topics such as sterilisation, laminar airflow in theatre, operative site preparation and postoperative management. Each chapter provides a concise review of the relevant literature, including references. This pocket-sized guide has a simple question and answer format, providing succinct, on the spot advice for orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, postgraduates and students. Key Points: Guide to reducing infection after orthopaedic surgery. Simple question and answer format. Pocket-sized for ease of reference.

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About the Author

Parag Kantilal Sancheti MS (ortho) DNB (ortho) MCH (ortho) Chairman, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India Ashok Shyam MS (ortho) Orthopaedic Surgeon and Research Consultant, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Edition details

• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 9351526534
• ISBN 13: 9789351526537
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 200