The EBMT Handbook

The EBMT Handbook
Author: Nicolaus Kröger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2020-10-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781013273674

This Open Access edition of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) handbook addresses the latest developments and innovations in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. Consisting of 93 chapters, it has been written by 175 leading experts in the field. Discussing all types of stem cell and bone marrow transplantation, including haplo-identical stem cell and cord blood transplantation, it also covers the indications for transplantation, the management of early and late complications as well as the new and rapidly evolving field of cellular therapies. This book provides an unparalleled description of current practices to enhance readers' knowledge and practice skills. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Natural Ventilation for Infection Control in Health-care Settings

Natural Ventilation for Infection Control in Health-care Settings
Author: Y. Chartier
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241547855

This guideline defines ventilation and then natural ventilation. It explores the design requirements for natural ventilation in the context of infection control, describing the basic principles of design, construction, operation and maintenance for an effective natural ventilation system to control infection in health-care settings.

Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals

Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals
Author: Julia S. Garner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 27
Release: 1996
Genre: Cross infection
ISBN:

NPIN 20502: These guidelines for hospital isolation are organized into two segments. The first section reviews the evolution of isolation practices in U.S. hospitals, including their advantages, disadvantages, and controversial aspects. The second section outlines specific isolation procedures and precautions. The first tier of precautions is designed for the care of all patients in hospitals, regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infection status. The second tier is designed for the care only of specified patients known, or suspected to be infected, with epidemiologically important pathogens that can be transmitted by airborne or droplet transmission or by contact with dry skin or contaminated surfaces.