Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases
Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2011-04-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780309214292 |
ISBN-13 | : 0309214297 |
Rating | : 4/5 (297 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases by : Institute of Medicine
Download or read book Preventing Transmission of Pandemic Influenza and Other Viral Respiratory Diseases written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2009, the H1N1 influenza pandemic brought to the forefront the many unknowns about the virulence, spread, and nature of the virus, as well as questions regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel. In this book, the Institute of Medicine assesses the progress of PPE research and identifies future directions for PPE for healthcare personnel.