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Guide to Infection Control in the Hospital
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Guide to Infection Control in the Hospital | Paperback

by Richard P. Wenzel (Author), Timothy F. Brewer M.D. (Author), Jean-Paul Butzler M.D. (Author)

List Price: $22.95  
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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  pmph usa
Edition:  2ndnd Edition
Page Count:  184 Pages
Publication Date:  August 01, 2002
Sales Rank:  1,002,889st


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Product Description
Infections, especially those occurring postoperatively, remain a major problem in hospitals. This international team of infection control experts has developed a handy pocket-sized manual that provides updated guidelines and protocols for preventing infections, and managing them if they occur. The information covers all types of infections and is presented in a rapid-access format. All members of infection control teams will benefit from the material presented.

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