Infection Hazards of Respiratory Therapy Equipment

Synopsis

25% of all infections acquired in hospitals are infections of the respiratory tract. It is known that a major factor in the spread of respiratory tract infection within hospitals is the use of anaesthetic and respiratory therapy equipment. Reviews the respiratory tract in relation to its structure, normal flora, pathogens and normal defences against infection. Looks at the role of respiratory therapy and inhalation anaesthesia in the spread of infection, and at the measures which can be taken to minimise this hazard to a patient’s health.

Series

Infection Control Nurses’ Association Audiovisual Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Audiocassette.; 80 slides. col.

Year of production

1983

Availability

Sale

Uses

Student and pupil nurses; trained staff.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

infection control; nursing; respiratory system

Sponsor

Name

Abbott Laboratories

Name

Bard (C R) (International) Ltd

Name

Infection Control Nurses Association

Name

Johnson & Johnson

Distributor

Name

Hamblin Learning Systems