Biomaterials and Medical Device - Associated Infections Contributor(s): Barnes, L. (Editor), Cooper, I. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0857095978 ISBN-13: 9780857095978 Publisher: Woodhead Publishing OUR PRICE: $237.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Instruments & Supplies - Medical | Family & General Practice - Technology & Engineering | Biomedical |
Dewey: 610.284 |
Series: Woodhead Publishing Biomaterials |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.19 lbs) 278 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Despite advances in materials and sterilisation, patients who receive biomaterials of medical device implants are still at risk of developing an infection around the implantation site. This book reviews the fundamentals of biomaterials and medical device related infections and methods and materials for the treatment and prevention of infection. The first part of the book provides readers with an introduction to the topic including analyses of biofilms, diagnosis and treatment of infection, pathology and topography. The second part of the book discusses a range of established and novel technologies and materials which have been designed to prevent infection. |