Download or read book Infection Prevention in Athletes written by Deverick Anderson and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derived from protocols developed for the National Football League, Infection Prevention in Athletes outlines best practices and recommendations that are designed to minimize the risk of infections among athletes. This unique resource provides concise, authoritative guidance for athletic training facilities on applying infection prevention practices typically provided in hospitals and outpatient clinics. You’ll find practical tips and real world advice on preventing transmission of bacterial and viral infections in an environment of frequent skin injuries, close proximity of players, and frequent administration of routine medical care.
Download or read book Toolkit for the Prevention of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA in Organized Sports written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Failure to practice good hygiene and infection prevention during athletics can put students at risk of infection. Outbreaks of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) occur in a wide variety of sports settings and cause serious infections among athletes. This toolkit is intended to empower local health departments with information they can provide to persons responsible for the health and safety of sport participants in their area"--Introduction.
Download or read book Military Strategies for Sustainment of Nutrition and Immune Function in the Field written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-05-13 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every aspect of immune function and host defense is dependent upon a proper supply and balance of nutrients. Severe malnutrition can cause significant alteration in immune response, but even subclinical deficits may be associated with an impaired immune response, and an increased risk of infection. Infectious diseases have accounted for more off-duty days during major wars than combat wounds or nonbattle injuries. Combined stressors may reduce the normal ability of soldiers to resist pathogens, increase their susceptibility to biological warfare agents, and reduce the effectiveness of vaccines intended to protect them. There is also a concern with the inappropriate use of dietary supplements. This book, one of a series, examines the impact of various types of stressors and the role of specific dietary nutrients in maintaining immune function of military personnel in the field. It reviews the impact of compromised nutrition status on immune function; the interaction of health, exercise, and stress (both physical and psychological) in immune function; and the role of nutritional supplements and newer biotechnology methods reported to enhance immune function. The first part of the book contains the committee's workshop summary and evaluation of ongoing research by Army scientists on immune status in special forces troops, responses to the Army's questions, conclusions, and recommendations. The rest of the book contains papers contributed by workshop speakers, grouped under such broad topics as an introduction to what is known about immune function, the assessment of immune function, the effect of nutrition, and the relation between the many and varied stresses encountered by military personnel and their effect on health.
Download or read book The Impact of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections on College Athletic Programs and Prevention Policies written by Alice Kimble and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and antibiotic resistant strains pose a greater challenge for effective prevention and treatment. Although recommendations outlining procedures for prevention have been provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), the actual adherence by the athletic training staff is unclear (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010; National Athletic trainers' Association, 2010). MRSA can result in devastating illness and staggering healthcare costs, and deaths of athletes have been reported (Ellis, 2007). The current study used the Health Belief Model to examine the impact of SSTIs on college athletic programs prevention policies. A survey was developed and sent to department heads of colleges and universities that were NATA members. Data were collected on the prevalence of SSTIs, their impact on policy, and variation in standards of treatment. Responses from 78 trainers indicated that although respondents were aware of guidelines for prevention and treatment and most had policies in place, they varied as to which elements were included as standard treatments and which are believed to be most effective. While there does appear to be wide variation, the standards of practice, changes made since the emergence of MRSA, and strategies believed to be most effective all reflect CDC and NATA guidelines, indicating that overall the majority of athletic trainers are being proactive. The study found MRS A to be more prevalent in male athletes and in football players. These populations should be targeted with prevention efforts. The results of this study also suggest that the effect of SSTIs on team performance is a stronger predictor of change in policy to prevent infection that hospitalization. Future research examining the barriers that prevent health care providers from implementing guidelines, and investigating why athletic trainers choose to implement particular guidelines and not others, could be illuminating for future prevention planning. Research should also focus on obtaining the perceptions of other populations involved. These include parents, recreation and intramural sports staff, and residence life personnel.
Download or read book HIV AIDS in Sport written by Gopal Sankaran and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1999 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can sort through the many complex issues regarding HIV, AIDS, and sport with this definitive, multidisciplinary book. You'll learn the medical facts about HIV and AIDS and discover the important role you play in prevention and control of HIV. HIV/AIDS in Sport debunks common myths and enables you to establish standardized guidelines that take medical, ethical, and legal concerns into account. You will also learn the personal stories of high-profile athletes who have been afflicted with HIV, including Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Arthur Ashe, and Greg Louganis.
Download or read book Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections written by Usha Krishnan Baveja and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments is now more important than ever. From simple hand washing to full PPE (personal protective equipment), hygiene maintenance has never been more at the forefront of people’s minds than during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. This book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of healthcare and laboratory-associated infections. Divided into twelve sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of infection and the use of antimicrobial agents. The following sections cover prevention and control of infection in different environments and situations including hospitals, laboratories, specific patient groups, and high risk and procedure areas. Different infection transmission methods are discussed in depth. The book concludes with guidance on standards and sample protocols, and training techniques. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by images and flow charts, and each chapter includes MCQs (multiple choice questions) to assist learning and revision. Key points Comprehensive guide to prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments Covers different environments, patient groups and infection transmission methods Features images and flow charts to assist learning Each chapter concludes with MCQs on the topic
Download or read book Infection Prevention written by Gonzalo Bearman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Infection Prevention reviewed evolving areas in infection prevention on topics including contact precautions, technology implementation, specific infections, and care in various settings. It summarized the current data on infection prevention, presents controversies on the various topics, and includes recommendations for patient safety. Addressing hot topics such as MRSA, C. difficile vaccination, mandatory flu vaccines, and CLABSI, this is the only text to include prevention and control overviews across a range of infection issues. Written by experts in the field, this successor edition will update current chapters on the most cutting-edge models of care on emerging and evolving topics in infectious diseases. It will also include new material and chapters on high-level disinfection, diagnostic test stewardship, unique pathogens units, outpatient antibiotic stewardship, outpatient antibiotic therapy, as well as a chapter on infection prevention metrics: how much can we prevent healthcare associated infections and how hard should we try. The second edition of Infection Prevention: New Perspectives and Controversies is a valuable resource for infection prevention professionals, healthcare quality and safety professionals, caring for patients in in- and outpatient settings.
Download or read book Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport written by Terry A. Zeigler and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and practical, Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport is a valuable resource for athletic trainers, coaches, and health care professionals who are exposed to blood in the athletic setting. Drawing on the latest guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and other organizations, this manual shows sports personnel how to protect their athletes and themselves against serious bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B virus. Inside this book you'll learn - the nature of bloodborne pathogens, - how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted, - methods to prevent exposure in the athletic setting - step-by-step procedures to protect sports personnel - how to use Universal Precautions to prevent the spread of infections, and - what to do if an exposure incident occurs. Filled with practical information on the proper handling of sharps, contaminated laundry, and biohazardous waste, and including a broader discussion of the ethics and legal issues involved with bloodborne pathogens in sport, Management of Bloodborne Infections in Sport is the complete resource for the athletic trainer or sports health care professional.
Download or read book Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals written by Julia S. Garner and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clinical Sports Medicine written by Walter R. Frontera and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "convenient electronic access to the text's illustrations, downloadable for use in presentations, as well as diagnosis-specific office handouts that can be given to patients who want to know more about their conditions."--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Handbook of Pediatric Infection Prevention and Control written by Kristina A. Bryant and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INNOVATIVE AND ESSENTIAL NEW TOOL IN FIGHTING HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS The Handbook of Pediatric Infection Prevention and Control is the most comprehensive, practical resource available on infection prevention across the spectrum of pediatric healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, ambulatory practices, and long-term care facilities. It addresses the nuances and challenges specific to pediatric infection prevention, providing expert guidance on topics where evidence-based guidelines don't currently exist. Expertly written and exceptionally practical, this handbook is an essential resource for infection preventionists, healthcare epidemiologists, infectious disease fellows, and anyone who provides support for infection-prevention programs in pediatric facilities. *** The Handbook of Pediatric Infection Prevention and Control is a publication of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, the world's largest organization dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases that affect children.
Download or read book Mayhall s Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention written by David Weber and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 1787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of Mayhall’s Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention has a new streamlined focus, with new editors and contributors, a new two-color format, and a new title. Continuing the legacy of excellence established by Dr. C. Glen Mayhall, this thoroughly revised text covers all aspects of healthcare-associated infections and their prevention and remains the most comprehensive reference available in this complex field. It examines every type of healthcare-associated (nosocomial) infection and addresses every issue relating to surveillance, prevention, and control of these infections in patients and in healthcare personnel, providing unparalleled coverage for hospital epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists.
Download or read book Return to Play in Football written by Volker Musahl and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-16 with total page 965 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, leading experts employ an evidence-based approach to provide clear practical guidance on the important question of when and how to facilitate return to play after some of the most common injuries encountered in football. Detailed attention is paid to biomechanics, the female athlete, risk factors, injury prevention, current strategies and criteria for safe return to play, and future developments. Specific topics discussed in depth include concussion, anterior cruciate ligament and other knee injuries, back pathology, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, hip arthroscopy, and foot and ankle injuries. The chapter authors include renowned clinicians and scientists from across the world who work in the field of orthopaedics and sports medicine. Furthermore, experiences from team physicians involved in the Olympics, National Football League (NFL), Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) are shared with the reader. All who are involved in the care of injured footballers will find this book, published in cooperation with ESSKA, to be an invaluable, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference that casts light on a range of controversial issues.
Download or read book Manual of Infection Control Procedures written by N. N. Damani and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of infection control, and gives practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Download or read book Health Protection written by Samuel Ghebrehewet and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Protection: Principles and practice is a practical guide for practitioners working at all levels in public health and health protection, including those with a non-specialist background. It is the first textbook in health protection to address all three domains within the field (communicable disease control; emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR); and environmental public health) in a comprehensive and integrated manner. Written by leading practitioners in the field, the book is rooted in a practice-led, all-hazards approach, which allows for easy real-world application of the topics discussed. The chapters are arranged in six sections, which begin with an in-depth introduction to the principles of health protection and go on to illuminate the three key elements of the field by providing: case studies and scenarios to describe common and important issues in the practice of health protection; health protection tools, which span epidemiology and statistics, infection control, immunisation, disease surveillance, and audit and service improvement; and evidence about new and emerging health protection issues. It includes more than 100 health protection checklists (SIMCARDs), covering infections from anthrax to yellow fever, non-infectious diseases emergencies and environmental hazards. Written from first-hand experience of managing communicable diseases these provide practical, stand-alone quick reference guides for in-practice use. Both the topical content of Health Protection: Principles and practice, and the clearly described health protection principles the book provides, makes it a highly relevant resource for wider public health and health protection professionals in this continually evolving field.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine written by Lyle J. Micheli and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011 with total page 1881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and evidence-based applications on the topic of sports medicine.
Download or read book Exercise Immunology written by Bente Klarlund Pedersen and published by . This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
