New SPD/CS Textbook

WHY SHOULD YOU PURCHASE THE BASICS OF STERILE PROCESSING
NEW THIRD EDITION?

Because the book was developed and written by Sterile Processing professionals, all of whom are Certified as Managers. They have a range of tenure in the profession from 15 to 35+ years. All are members of professional organizations such as ASHCSP, CBSPD, IAHCSMM, AAMI, SGNA, AORN, etc. All of their information is based upon scientific data, factual information and the most current standards of practice. No other SPD textbook can make that claim.

The new 3rd edition has been greatly expanded and updated with the most current practices and AAMI standards PLUS

• New charts
• Additional photos
• Includes information on Robotic instrument processing
• Includes a large section on operation of table-top sterilizers
• A comprehensive Index to look up topics
• A new chapter on Flexible GI Scope processing
• A new section on definitions
• A new section on commonly used symbols

The Chapters and some of the highlights of the book include:

Roles and Responsibilities - the history of SPD, the agencies that regulate it and the functions of the sterile processor and the sterile processing department.

Anatomy and Physiology - all of the body systems and how they work.

Microbiology - microorganisms, their anatomy, what they need to survive, the diseases that plague healthcare facilities, etc.

Infection Control - the principles of infection control, how the concepts took hold, the best way to protect yourself, etc.

Decontamination - the basics of cleaning, selection and use of detergents, various types of mechanical cleaning equipment, manual cleaning, processing of specialty devices. Types of disinfectants (environmental and high level), their uses and best practices.

Patient Care Equipment - the various types of equipment, their uses and how to best process them.

Preparation/Packaging/Surgical Instruments - basic instrument anatomy and uses, care, handling and testing of instruments, classifications of instruments, types of packaging materials and systems, wrapping methods, care and handling of rigid container systems, preparation of various devices.

Sterilization - the requirements for sterilization for steam, (pre0vac and gravity displacement), ethylene oxide gas, low temperature gas plasma, dry heat, ozone and peracetic acid sterilization. Use of chemical indicators, their classifications; use of biological testing and frequency. NOTE: this book was published PRIOR to the recent FDA advisory against using the peracetic acid sterilization system.

Sterile Storage - Proper environmental conditions for sterile storage, transportation of sterile product. How to best protect stored items.

Inventory Control and Distribution - the various methods for supply distribution and inventory management concepts.

Flexible GI Scope Processing - the SGNA, CDC, AORN and Multi-Society Guideline recommendations for processing flexible GI scopes, accessories, handling specimens, etc.

Medical Terminology section.

Definitions section.

Symbols used in healthcare section.


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