New edition of the popular AIIMS-MAMC-PGI series on Genitourinary Imaging. Contains 27 chapters which are thoroughly revised, improvised and reorganized. Individual chapters on radiological anatomy and radiological techniques for urinary and genital systems have been added. The latest revisions in management recommendations, guidelines and systematic-algorithmic imaging approaches have been incorporated to simplify reporting in an objective and universal manner. This edition will benefit postgraduate students, residents and radiologists from all walks of life.

The book has incorporated the pharmacology competencies in various chapters with careful distinction between sections. A new section has been addedTeaching-Learning and Assessment. Modules for simulation-based/hybrid models have been added for skills, learning and assessment. New chapters have been added for various technical and nontechnical skills in pharmacology. Thought-provoking examples and exercises have been added to all chapters. Updates in the book have been aligned with new curriculum and feedback from readers.

This is a unique atlas with contributions from international experts describing the most simple and advanced pain intervention techniques in a stepwise manner. The atlas provides a clear guide to identify the bony structures as seen on fluoroscopic examination enabling the operator to perform the spinal interventions safely. Remember: Bone is our Eye and Friend when performing spinal interventions under fluoroscopy. Chapters are consistently designedcovering indications, contraindications, equipment needed, and procedural stepswith the text presented in a bulleted style. Including several cases in some of the spinal intervention chapters will prepare the readers to overcome the challenges and the variability that are encountered in clinical practice. Some of the ultrasound-guided techniques described will enable readers to consider performing some pain-relief procedures in remote settings where fluoroscopy or CT guidance is not available.

This book describes all about prevention and control of healthcare- and laboratory-associated infections in 12 sections. It starts with introduction and later sections covering basic science, healthcare- and laboratory-associated infections, safe practices, device management, and surveillance. Provides a detailed description on Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Policies and Protocols in different hospital areas and different patient populations. Describes standard, airborne, droplet, and transmission-based precautions. The book summarizes current concepts on personnel safety along with cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection; safe environment in OT and during construction; central sterilization and supplies and laundry; air, water, and food safety and outbreak management. Describes antimicrobials, antibiogram, antibiotic policy, and antimicrobial stewardship. This edition also includes an important chapter on the ongoing pandemic of SARS CoV 2 infection that deals with epidemiology, pathogenesis and prevention strategies (both in hospitals and communities) for COVID 19 that will be of value to the readers. The book is written by experts with immense knowledge and expertise on the subject in simple, easy to understand language and flow charts based on the current knowledge. Information detailed in last two chapters and MCQs given at end of each chapter help the readers to prepare power points to train and educate the healthcare personnel.

With the established use of ultrasound and advancement in technology in various systems of the body, this is the only book available covering scanning techniques, pathologies of the various systems of the body. It will be beneficial for postgraduate students, radiologists, sonologists, obstetricians and practitioners to update their knowledge. A new chapter on Elastography has been added and many illustrations have been updated. This book will serve a larger purpose for the interest of the medical fraternity.

The book is sub divided into six sections: Section I focuses on Medical Jurisprudence and Ethical Issues. Section II deals with ""Forensic Pathology"". Section III covers Forensic Radiology and Immunology"". Section IV discusses Forensic Psychiatry"". Section V deals with ""Forensic Science"". Section VI covers Forensic Toxicology"". All the topics are well illustrated with color photographs, diagrams, text boxes, tables, and flowcharts for clear communication of concepts, and focuses on significant recent developments in the field. Specialized topics, which are not so frequently encountered, including both legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of those involved in forensic setting are also discussed. Each chapter is extensively researched and referenced.

Fully colored textbook based on the NMC guidelines ""Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate"". Competencies listed in the NMC document have been incorporated and all the chapters have been revised and updated. This book utilizes the same ""magic bullet"" for easy understanding and quick revision of the subject as it covers all the topics required for theory, viva-voce, and practical. The text is presented in a concise and lucid form like in previous editions, with colored images, line diagrams, boxes, flowcharts, tables, and differentiations used extensively to make the subject interesting, clear the concepts, and recollect and reproduce during examinations. Latest Acts such as The Assisted Reproductive Technology Act, 2021, The Surrogacy Act, 2021, and The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 have been added. Chapters on medical jurisprudence, sexual assault, homosexuality, paraphilia, forensic psychiatry (includes ICD-11 guidelines), and alcohol intoxication have been updated as per the current guidelines along with many clinical case studies. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter are divided into ""Must know"" and ""Desirable to know"". Important points are highlighted as ""Pearls"" which will be useful during Viva/MCQs. 'QR codes' have added at some important topics so that learner can access online videos for better understanding of the concept. Additional information has been incorporated under ""Nota Bene"" which the students should go through for the NEXT/NEET exam. ""High Yield"" provides a nutshell view of the chapter comprising key take-away messages. Footnotes are generously included to explain a particular point/key/concept. In furtherance with the development of practical skills, innovative ""image-based questions"" have been incorporated within the text for better understanding and clearing the concepts. A case report has been included at the end of the chapter to generate inquisitiveness. Recent advances have been incorporated wherever required. Important sections of IPC, CrPC, and IEA and signs and antidotes of common poisons are given in separate tables at the beginning of the book. Latest topic-wise MCQs from previous PG entrance examinations which was a highlight of this book is now being given as online content with unique code to access it. These MCQs will help in preparing the students for their current Viva-Voce, NEET, and DNB examinations in future.

Your guide for clinical and practice to quickly and accurately identify ECG abnormalities. From Basics to Bedside. Comprehensive and easy to read. Systematic approach to ECG interpretation. Abundance of illustrations. Clinical scenarios and assessment included. Covers arrhythmology with evidence-based management.

This textbook has been fully updated and expanded to provide anesthesiology practitioners and anesthesiologists in training with answers for nearly 250 anesthetic management problems. For each chapter, a step-by-step decision-making algorithm is included along with explanatory text and supplemental tables. All the chapters are thoroughly revised, and the editors have completely reconceptualized the entire edition, deleting many chapters, reorganizing the content into 25 sections, and adding topics to reflect the state-of-the-art in contemporary anesthesiology practice. General principles in anesthesia care are discussed along with detailed examinations of preoperative problems, an in-depth look at anesthesia in surgical specialty areas and postoperative management, perioperative management, and administrative issues. Each chapter is authored by faculty members from leading US medical schools.

The second edition furthers the discussion on how social aspects are important in psychiatric research, clinical, and policy-making scenarios. The book has 50 chapters covering an exhaustive variety of aspects of social psychiatry, spanning social determinants of illnesses, interventions, social and societal issues that affect mental health, and other related topics. Renowned Indian and international experts have contributed to the book which also discusses issues of current global concern, like the mental health impact of COVID-19, loneliness, relationship issues, and behavioral addictions. Many other chapters have been updated based upon emerging evidence.

It is the first comprehensive textbook on critical care from India, written by prominent intensivists of the country. The book covers day-to-day challenges in management faced by intensivists in India/Low Medium Income Country (LMIC), where delivery of healthcare is variable, resources finite, and manpower challenges enormous. Therefore, to guide, each section starts with an approach to organ failure related to the section. Section and chapters have been devoted on critical care of obstetrics to help reduce maternal mortality, geriatrics due to marked increase in their population and admission in ICUs. High velocity trauma and poisoning are of epidemic proportion and major causes of unnatural deaths and admission in intensive care. Adequate space has been given with emphasis on snake envenomation, organophosphate compounds, aluminum phosphide poisoning, and alcoholic intoxication. It also covers critical care management aspects of solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, as organ transplantation is well established and expanding. It highlights adequately general critical care, ethical and administrative issues, especially end-of-life (EOL), latter still evolving in India, where physicians continue to have an ethical and moral dilemma. Section on sepsis not only deals with the traditional aspects but also covers adequately tropical infections (travel medicine), deluge of which we see commonly post-monsoon. It can be one-time reference for managing COVID-19, where from immunobiology to management is discussed in detail. Additional details as on vaccination and long COVID is also provided for interested readers. It also introduces and gives insight into the concept of chronic critical care, which is a new jargon in the specialty of critical care medicine, to make practitioners aware about its identification, diagnosis, and catastrophic effects. The language of the book has been kept simple and easy to make it readable and have better understanding with a hope to fulfill the long-felt need of intensivists of the country.

The content of the tutorial «Environmental medicine» for students of high medical educational establishments corresponds with the basic educational plan and program, proved by Ministry of Health Care of the Republic of Belarus.
The tutorial is prepared for students of medical, pharmaceutical, stomatological, medical-preventive, medical-diagnostic faculties of institutes of higher education.