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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 History of Nosocomial Infections
1.2 What are Nosocomial Infections?
1.2.1 Reservoirs of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings
1.2.2 Transmission of Infectious Agents In Healthcare Settings
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Microorganisms Associated With Nosocomial Infections
2.1.1 Bacteria
2.1.2 Viruses
2.1.3 Parasites and Fungi
2.2 Nosocomial Infection Sites
2.2.1 Urinary Tract Infections
2.2.2 Surgical Site Infections
2.2.3 Nosocomial Pneumonia
2.2.4 Nosocomial Bacteraemia
2.2.5 Other Nosocomial Infections
2.3 Some Emperic Situations
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
3.1 Reducing person-to-person transmission
3.1.1 Hand decontamination
3.1.2 Personal hygiene
3.1.3 Clothing
3.1.4 Use of Masks
3.1.5 Use of Gloves
3.1.6 Safe Injection Practices
3.2 Preventing Transmission of Nosocomial Infections From
The Environment
3.2.1 Cleaning of the Hospital Environment
3.2.2 Disinfection of Patient Equipment
3.2.3 Sterilization
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Control and Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
4.1 Prevention of Common Endemic Nosocomial Infection
4.4.1 Preventing Urinary Tract and Urinary Catheter Infections
4.4.2 Preventing Central Venous Lime and Haemodialysis Infections
4.4.3 Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
4.2 Control of Infections Related to Surgery and Surgical Equipment
4.2.1 Management of Nosocomial Infections
4.2.2 Use of Therapy in Nosocomial Infection Control
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Conclusion
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