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| Foreword to the Fifth Edition | |
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| Foreword to the Fourth Edition | |
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| Foreword to the Third Edition | |
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| Foreword to the Second Edition | |
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| Foreword to the First Edition | |
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| Introduction to Central Service | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Organizational Structure | |
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| Objectives and Functions | |
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| Major Areas in Central Service | |
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| Ethics | |
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| Safety | |
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| Personal Cleanliness | |
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| Continuous Quality Improvement | |
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| Rules and Regulations | |
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| Communication | |
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| Summary | |
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| Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Cell Biology | |
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| The Skeletal System | |
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| The Muscular System | |
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| The Nervous System | |
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| The Circulatory System | |
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| The Respiratory System | |
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| The Digestive System | |
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| The Urinary System | |
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| The Reproductive System | |
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| The Endocrine System | |
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| The Sensory System | |
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| Summary | |
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| Microbiology and Infection Control | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Basic Microbiology | |
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| Disease Transmission | |
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| Disease Prevention | |
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| Nosocomial Infections and Cross-Contamination | |
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| Disinfection Principles | |
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| Sterilization Principles | |
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| Isolation | |
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| Summary | |
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| Decontamination | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Collection and Transport of Used Supplies and Equipment | |
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| Decontamination Area | |
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| Standard Precautions | |
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| Detergents and Cleaning Agents | |
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| Disinfectants | |
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| Cleaning and Processing Equipment | |
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| Cleaning, Disinfection, and Preparation Procedures | |
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| Summary | |
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| Instrumentation | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Handheld Surgical Instruments | |
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| Powered Instruments | |
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| Endoscopic Instruments | |
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| Summary | |
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| Preparation and Packaging for Sterilization | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Preparation of Instruments | |
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| Pack Construction | |
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| Basin Set Preparation | |
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| Miscellaneous Preparation | |
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| Principles of Packaging | |
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| Types of Packaging Materials | |
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| Wrapping Techniques | |
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| Pouches | |
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| Containerized Packaging | |
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| Labeling Packages | |
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| Shelf Life | |
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| Summary | |
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| Sterilization | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Factors Affecting Sterilization | |
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| Monitoring the Sterilization Process | |
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| Steam Sterilization | |
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| EtO Sterilization | |
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| Dry-Heat Sterilization | |
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| Liquid Chemical Sterilization | |
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| Gas Plasma Sterilization | |
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| Ozone Sterilization | |
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| Summary | |
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| Sterile Storage | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Maintaining Product Sterility | |
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| Stock Arrangement, Rotation, and Shelf Life | |
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| Summary | |
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| Distribution | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Types of Distribution Systems | |
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| Delivery Methods and Equipment | |
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| Distribution Work Practices | |
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| Summary | |
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| Inventory Control | |
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| Educational Objectives | |
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| Measuring Inventory Performance | |
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| Managing Inventory | |
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| Summary | |
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| Central Service Terminology | |
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| Medical Terminology for Central Service Department Employees | |
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| Symbols Used by Device Manufacturers | |
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| Bibliography | |