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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Clinical Resources

Cohen and Powderly: Infectious Diseases 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section 3 - Special Problems in Infectious Disease Practice
  - Chapter 84 - Prevention of Infection in ICU Patients: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Clinical Approach to the Acutely Febrile Patient]: Access document
    - Conclusion: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 86 - Infectious Complications Following Surgery and Trauma: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Infectious Complications Following Surgery and Trauma]: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 87 - Hospital Infection Control: Access document
- Section Q - Infections Associated with Hospitalization
  - Chapter 105 - Clinical Syndromes of Hospital-Associated Infection: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - NNIS Definitions and Denominators: Access document
    - Hospital-Onset Infection Rates in Children: Access document
    - Pneumonia: Access document
    - Hospital-Onset Gastrointestinal Syndromes: Access document
    - Surgical Site Infections: Access document
    - Mediastinitis and Sternal Osteomyelitis: Access document
    - Postpericardiotomy Syndrome: Access document
    - Infections Associated with the Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
Chapter 290 - Isolation: Access document
- Standard Precautions: Access document
- Transmission-Based Precautions: Access document
Chapter 291 - Disinfection, Sterilization, and Control of Hospital Waste: Access document
- Definitions: Access document
- Methods of Sterilization: Access document
- Methods of Disinfection: Access document
- Decontamination: Access document
- Disinfection of the Hospital Environment: Access document
- Control of Hospital Waste: Access document
- Management of Infectious Waste: Access document
Chapter 292 - Infections Due to Percutaneous Intravascular Devices: Access document
- Pathogenesis: Access document
- Microbiology: Access document
- Diagnosis: Access document
- Device-Specific Issues: Access document
- Prevention of Device-Associated Bacteremia: Access document
Chapter 293 - Nosocomial Respiratory Infections: Access document
- Definition: Access document
- Epidemiology: Access document
- Risk Factors: Access document
- Pathogenesis: Access document
- Etiology: Access document
- Diagnosis: Access document
- Therapy: Access document
- Prevention: Access document
Chapter 294 - Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections: Access document
- Catheter-Associated Bacteriuria: Access document
- Pathogenesis: Access document
- Risk Factors for Bacteriuria: Access document
- Duration of Catheterization: Access document
- Prevention: Access document
- Treatment of Complications: Access document
- Prevention of Patient-Patient Transmission: Access document
- Nosocomial Bacteriuria Not Associated with Instrumentation: Access document
- Summary: Access document
Chapter 295 - Nosocomial Hepatitis and Other Infections Transmitted by Blood and Blood Products: Access document
- Nosocomial Hepatitis: Access document
- Transfusion-Associated Infections: Access document
Chapter 296 - Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Health Care Settings: Access document
- Transmission of HIV in Health Care Settings: Access document
- Primary HIV Prevention: Exposure Prevention in Health Care Settings: Access document
- Secondary HIV Prevention: Postexposure Prophylaxis in Health Care Settings: Access document
Chapter 297 - Nosocomial Herpesvirus Infections: Access document
- Herpes Simplex Viruses: Access document
- Varicella-Zoster Virus: Access document
- Cytomegalovirus: Access document
- Epstein-Barr Virus: Access document
- Human Herpesvirus 6 and Human Herpesvirus 7: Access document
- Human Herpesvirus 8: Access document

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney 7th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

Chapter 29 - Secondary Glomerular Disease: Access document
- Glomerular Involvement with Bacterial Infections: Access document
  - Shunt Nephritis: Access document

Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment-2006 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

Section I - Diseases and Disorders: Access document
- Nosocomial Infections: Access document

Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

Part XXIII - Infectious Diseases: Access document
- Chapter 298 - The Compromised Host: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - [The Compromised Host]: Access document
  - Suggested Readings: Access document
- Chapter 299 - Prevention and Control of Hospital-Acquired Infections: Access document
  - [Prevention and Control of Hospital-Acquired Infections]: Access document
  - Suggested Readings: Access document

Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

Chapter 8 - Infectious Diseases: Access document
- Infections in the Immunocompromised Host: Access document

Other MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

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Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents

Chapter 10: Infectious Disease: Table of contents
- Immunosuppressed Host: Access document

Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents

Nosocomial Pneumonia: Access document
Nursing Home Acquired Pneumonia: Access document

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

Gershon: Krugman's Infectious Diseases of Children 11th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 27 - Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Cystic Fibrosis: Access document
  - Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Microbiology: Access document
    - Pathogenesis: Access document
    - Epidemiology: Access document
      - Clinical Syndromes: Access document
      - Therapy: Access document
- Chapter 34 - Staphylococcal Infections: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Etiology: Access document
  - Pathogenesis: Access document
  - Epidemiology: Access document
  - Infections Caused by Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci: Access document
    - Microbiology: Access document
    - Nosocomial Infections: Access document
    - Endocarditis: Access document
    - Central Nervous System Infections: Access document
    - Urinary Tract Infection: Access document
  - Preventive Measures: Access document
  - Bibliography: Access document
Long: Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2nd Ed.-2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section A - Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases
  - Chapter 3 - Pediatric Infection Control: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Unique Aspects of Nosocomial Infection iIn Children: Access document
    - The Infection Control Team: Access document
    - Surveillance: Access document
    - Isolation Precautions: Access document
    - Disinfection, Sterilization, and Removal of Infectious Waste: Access document
    - Occupational Health: Access document
    - Sibling Visitation: Access document
    - Pet Visitation: Access document
    - Infection Control in the Outpatient Setting: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 4 - Infectious Diseases Associated with Out-of-Home Childcare: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Types of Childcare Facilities: Access document
    - Frequency of Infectious Diseases: Access document
    - Antibiotic Use and Resistance Patterns: Access document
    - Infectious Diseases in Adults: Access document
    - Prevention: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Section Q - Infections Associated with Hospitalization: Access document
  - Chapter 105 - Clinical Syndromes of Hospital-Associated Infection: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Nnis Definitions and Denominators: Access document
    - Hospital-Onset Infection Rates in Children: Access document
    - Pneumonia: Access document
    - Hospital-Onset Gastrointestinal Syndromes: Access document
    - Surgical Site Infections: Access document
    - Mediastinitis and Sternal Osteomyelitis: Access document
    - Postpericardiotomy Syndrome: Access document
    - Infections Associated with the Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Section R - Infections Associated with Medical Devices: Access document
  - Chapter 106 - Clinical Syndromes of Device-Associated Infections: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections: Access document
    - Infections of Prosthetic Valves, Patches, and Vascular Grafts: Access document
    - Infections Associated with Pacemakers: Access document
    - Infections of Central Nervous System Devices: Access document
    - Infections Associated with Peritoneal Catheters: Access document
    - Infections of Orthopedic Devices: Access document
    - Infection of Urinary Catheters: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Section N - Infections of the Fetus and Newborn: Access document
  - Chapter 100 - Nosocomial Infections in the Neonate: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Etiologic Agents: Access document
    - Epidemiology: Access document
    - Pathogenesis: Access document
    - Clinical Manifestations and Clinical Approach: Access document
    - Laboratory Findings and Diagnosis: Access document
    - Management and Presumptive Therapy: Access document
    - Complications, Prognosis, and Sequelae: Access document
    - Prevention: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Section A.2 - Bacteria: Gram-Positive Cocci: Access document
  - Chapter 123 - Staphylococcus epidermidis and Other Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Description of the Pathogen: Access document
    - Pathogenesis: Access document
    - Epidemiology: Access document
    - Clinical Manifestations: Access document
    - Antibiotic Treatment: Access document
    - Prevention: Access document
    - Other Coagulase-Negative Micrococcaceae: Access document
    - References: Access document
Cohen and Powderly: Infectious Diseases 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section Q - Infections Associated with Hospitalization
  - Chapter 105 - Clinical Syndromes of Hospital-Associated Infection: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Hospital-Onset Infection Rates in Children: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 16 - Infectious Diseases
  - Section 1 - General Considerations
    - Chapter 164 - Infections in Immunocompromised Persons: Access document
    - Chapter 165 - Infection Associated with Medical Devices: Access document
Pediatrics (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Hospital-Acquired Infections: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Homepage
- Hospital Infections Program: Table of contents
  - About the Hospital Infections Program: Access document
  - Antimicrobial Resistance: Table of contents
  - Bloodborne Pathogens: Table of contents
  - Child Care: Table of contents
  - Dialysis: Table of contents
  - Guidelines and Recommendations: Table of contents
  - Infection Control Courses: Access document
  - Occupational Health: Table of contents
  - Outbreak Management: Table of contents
  - Sterilization and Disinfection: Table of contents
  - Surveillance: Table of contents
National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
- Cross Infection (MeSH browse): List of documents
- Hospital Infection Control (Keyword search): List of documents

News Resources

Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
- Infectious Diseases News: List of documents
  - Nosocomial (Keyword search): List of documents
MD Consult: Homepage - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Infectious Diseases)

Miscellaneous Nosocomial Infections Clinical Resources

HealthWeb: Homepage
- Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Table of contents
  - Health Care Professionals Resources: List of documents
  - Treatment and Prevention: List of documents
  - Disease-specific Resources: List of documents
  - Current Issues and Emerging Diseases: List of documents
  - Research Resources: List of documents
  - Educational Resources: List of documents
  - Governmental Organizations and Standards Groups: List of documents
  - Associations and Foundations: List of documents
  - Statistics: List of documents
  - Bioterrorism/Biodefense: List of documents
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