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close this section of the libraryAcute respiratory diseases
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Title: Aide-Memoire - Early Recognition, Reporting and Infection Control Management of Acute Respiratory Diseases of Potential International Concern [FR] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 April 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 2;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Aide memoire for early recognition, reporting and infection control management of acute respiratory diseases of potential international concern
Abstract: Early recognition, based on familiarity with the clinical and epidemiological factors associated with ARDs of potential concern, isolation and treatment of patients, and reporting of such cases to public health authorities are key measures.
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Aide-Memoire - Reconnaissance, notification et prise en charge précoces des maladies respiratoires aiguës potentiellement préoccupantes [EN] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 2;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Aide memoire for early recognition, reporting and infection control management of acute respiratory diseases of potential international concern
Abstract: Early recognition, based on familiarity with the clinical and epidemiological factors associated with ARDs of potential concern, isolation and treatment of patients, and reporting of such cases to public health authorities are key measures.
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Aide-Memoire: Epidemic and Pandemic prone acute respiratory diseases - Infection prevention and control in health care [FR] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: April 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 2;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Summary of Infection prevention and control measures in health care
Abstract: Administrative controls, source control, environmental and engineering controls, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) according to routine and additional infection controls are key strategies
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Aide-Memoire: Prévenir et combattre les maladies respiratoires aiguës à tendance épidémique ou pandémique dans le cadre des soins [EN] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: April 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 2;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Summary of Infection prevention and control measures in health care
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Comment contrôler l’étanchéité d’un appareil de protection respiratoire filtrant contre les particules [EN] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 1;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Illustrated and commented steps to perform a particulate respirator seal check
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Comment mettre et enlever les équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) [EN] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 1;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Illustrated and commented steps to put on and take off Personal Protective Equipment
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Epidemic-prone & pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases Infection prevention & control in health-care facilities Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: August 2007
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 44;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: This booklet is a summary guidance drawn from the WHO guidelines entitled “Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care. WHO Interim Guidelines”
Subjects: Case Management; Infection Control
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Title: How to perform a particulate respirator seal check [FR] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 1;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Illustrated and commented steps to perform a particulate respirator seal check
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: How to put on and take off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) [FR] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 1;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Illustrated and commented steps to put on and take off Personal Protective Equipment
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Infection control strategies for specific procedures in health-care facilities Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 12;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: This document is addressed to infection control professionals, occupational health specialists and other professionals involved in patient care in health-care facilities. It is designed to provide quick reference guidance on infection prevention and control to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care.
Subjects: Case Management; Infection Control
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Title: Infection Prevention and Control of Epidemic and Pandemic-Prone Acute Respiratory Diseases in Health Care [FR] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 June 2007
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 93;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: New interim guidelines for infection control in health care settings for epidemic and pandemic-prone respiratory diseases
Abstract: The document provides infection control guidance to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care, with emphasis on acute respiratory diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The document describes infection control recommendations, the principles of environmental ventilation for airborne infections, the main components of HCF preparedness plans to prevent and control ARD outbreaks, as well as background information for the recommendations.
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Maladies respiratoires aiguës à tendance épidémique ou pandémique Prévenir et combattre les infections dans les établissements de soins Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: August 2007
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 45;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: This booklet is a summary guidance drawn from the WHO guidelines entitled “Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care. WHO Interim Guidelines”
Subjects: Case Management; Infection Control
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Title: Prévenir et combattre les maladies respiratoires aiguës à tendance épidémique ou pandémique dans le cadre des soins [EN] Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: June 2007
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 111;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: New interim guidelines for infection control in health care settings for epidemic and pandemic-prone respiratory diseases
Abstract: The document provides infection control guidance to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care, with emphasis on acute respiratory diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The document describes infection control recommendations, the principles of environmental ventilation for airborne infections, the main components of HCF preparedness plans to prevent and control ARD outbreaks, as well as background information for the recommendations.
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Reducing Excess Mortality from Common Illnesses during an Influenza Pandemic Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 38;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: This guidance aims to provide strategies for prevention and treatment, at the community and household levels, and to provide recommendations to support a minimum level of continuity for priority public health programmes during a pandemic.
Subjects: Clinical Management; H1N1
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Title: Stratégies de lutte contre l’infection applicables à des interventions déterminées dans des établissements de soins de santé Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 12;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: This document is addressed to infection control professionals, occupational health specialists and other professionals involved in patient care in health-care facilities. It is designed to provide quick reference guidance on infection prevention and control to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care.
Subjects: Case Management; Infection Control
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Title: Trainee’s Guide: Infection-control Measures for Health Care of Patients with Acute Respiratory Diseases in Community Settings Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2009
Type of document: Training Guide;  Pages: 40;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: The objective of the trainee guide is to provide information on early recognition of patients with symptoms of ARDS, to raise community awareness on ARDs and to demonstrate safe techniques for care to patients with ARDS
Subjects: Infection Control
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Title: Trainer's Guide: Infection-control Measures for Health Care of Patients with Acute Respiratory Diseases in Community Settings Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2009
Type of document: Training Guide;  Pages: 52;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: The purpose of this document is to provide trainers with material for training community health workers (CHWs) and other HCWs on the safe care of patients with ARDs at home and in community clinics. This document presents information about certain kinds of ARDs, such as SARS and avian influenza, because these are of potential international concern as risks to global public health, but also includes information that applies to all ARDs.
Subjects: Infection Control