1st Edition
by Shona Ross (Author), Sarah Furrows (Author)
The Rapids are a series of reference and revision pocket books that
cover key facts in a simple and memorable way. Each book contains the
common conditions that students and newly qualified nurses encounter on
the wards, in the community, and on placements. Only the basic core
relevant facts are provided to ensure that these books are perfect and
concise rapid refreshers.
Rapid Infection Control Nursing
is an essential read for all frontline nursing staff working in
hospitals or community settings. Designed for quick reference, it
explores the essential principles of infection control before moving on
to an A-Z of the most commonly found infections. Each entry covers how
the infection is spread, duration of the infectious period, key
infection-control precautions, staff considerations, visitor
information, and patient transfer advice.
Covering all the key
topics in infection prevention and control, this concise and
easy-to-read title is the perfect quick-reference book for the wards.
