Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Decontamination in hospitals and healthcare |
| Editors | J. T. Walker |
| Place of Publication | Cambridge |
| Publisher | Woodhead Publishing |
| Pages | 325-345 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780857096692 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780857096579 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Publication series
| Name | Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Woodhead Publishing |
| Number | 62 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2049-9485 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2049-9493 |
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Biocides and decontamination agents including sporicides for decontamination in hospitals. / Gilchrist, E.S.; Collier, Phillip J.
Decontamination in hospitals and healthcare. ed. / J. T. Walker. Cambridge : Woodhead Publishing, 2014. p. 325-345 (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials; No. 62).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
TY - CHAP
T1 - Biocides and decontamination agents including sporicides for decontamination in hospitals
AU - Gilchrist, E.S.
AU - Collier, Phillip J.
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - This chapter addresses the role of microbicides (biocides) in the decontamination and disinfection of clinical instruments and clinical environments. The chapter investigates the current advice given to and by local NHS trusts in the UK and the role of governmental and European Union regulation in the testing and use of such biocides. The chapter also outlines a set of principles designed to allow the infection control practitioner to identify suitable biocides for use in varying clinical situations.
AB - This chapter addresses the role of microbicides (biocides) in the decontamination and disinfection of clinical instruments and clinical environments. The chapter investigates the current advice given to and by local NHS trusts in the UK and the role of governmental and European Union regulation in the testing and use of such biocides. The chapter also outlines a set of principles designed to allow the infection control practitioner to identify suitable biocides for use in varying clinical situations.
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DO - 10.1533/9780857096692.2.325
M3 - Chapter
SN - 9780857096579
T3 - Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
SP - 325
EP - 345
BT - Decontamination in hospitals and healthcare
A2 - Walker, J. T.
PB - Woodhead Publishing
CY - Cambridge
ER -