The Textbook of Ventilation, Fluids, Electrolytes and Blood Gases covers all essential aspects, from applied physiology to advanced care, related to ventilation, fluids, and electrolytes in critically ill adult patients. Chapters are written by experts from across the world, with their vast experience and knowledge. Chapters are based on common problems like approach to the patient having hypoxemia, hypercapnia, hypovolemia, electrolyte abnormalities, and acid-base disturbances. Chapters start with a case scenario, followed by structured description of the problem, and in the end discussion about the index case. Figures, tables, and flowcharts have been used throughout the chapters. At the end of each chapter, a few salient points are given to emphasis on the important area of the particular topic.

Almost all the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated. This book was originally brought out to guide the new entrants to the surgical ward to answer the vexed question How to examine this case and come to a diagnosis?. This original theme of the book has been maintained and adequate emphasis has been laid not only on what to do but also on how to do the various examinations to arrive at the provisional clinical diagnosis. More methods of examinations have been included in this edition with more illustrations to make the subject more understandable. This manual has so far enjoyed zenith of popularity in Indian subcontinent and even abroad.

* The one-stop solution for practical examination preparation for both undergraduates as well as postgraduates. * Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. * Fresh design and color scheme for ease of reading and comprehension. * Contains comprehensive information in compact boxes and figures, making it a ready reckoner before the examination. * Only book to include chapters on rheumatology, comprehensive assessment of geriatrics and psychiatric illnesses. * Winner of the Award for Excellence in Book Production by the Federation of Indian Publishers 2020. * Contains case sheet format and diagnosis format for cases in each system. * Only book to comprehensively include all aspects of practical examination in long cases, short cases, semi-long cases, X-rays, ECGs, spotters, laboratory data interpretation, and instruments. * New sections on history taking and common drugs added. * With Free 3 Months Access to Medicine for UnderGrads at Diginerve (Avail subscription by scanning QR code on the cover).

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.

All chapters have been revised and content has been reorganized into thirty chapters to meet the needs of the student as per competency-based curriculum. Each chapter opens with the competency and specific learning objectives as per the guidelines provided by NMC and various universities. Chapter overviews, illustrations, tables, figures, boxes, headings and subheadings make the content easier and more interesting to read. Revised self-assessment questions in the form of structured long essay questions (SLEQs), short essay questions (SEQs), short answer questions (SAQs), case vignette-based questions (CVBQs) and multiple-choice questions (MCQs), have been provided at the end of each chapter to give an idea of the type of questions that are put across in the examination for various universities. The text is supplemented with Boxes on Strike A Note to highlight the key points. Several universities and medical colleges in India have recommended this CBME-based book in their curriculum for Indian medical graduates.

A unique textbook of physiology as it introduces each topic with Learning Objectives divided into Must Know and Desirable to Know categories. Applied aspects are highlighted in Application Box and the patient- and disease-related concepts are highlighted in Clinical Box. Important and useful facts are emphasized as Important Note(s). All important and complex information are structured and presented in a bulleted and point-wise format to make easy grasp of the topics and not to miss any of the relevant points. All the major concepts are simplified and summarized in the Flowcharts. All relevant and significant mechanisms are described with the help of easily drawable schematic diagrams and graphs. Important data and information are presented in a structured tabular format. All cellular and molecular mechanisms are supplemented with appropriate histological pictures. Substantial contribution of great scientists in the concerned field has been recognized as Scientists Contributed, which will be inspiring to all the budding physiologists. All topics end with a Chapter Summary having two parts: Key Concepts depicting central theme and Must Read/Know depicting all probable Long and Short Questions and Viva Questions for final exams. Multiple choice questions are given at the end of each chapter that will help in preparing for objective type tests, quiz competition, and PG Entrance/NEET Exams. All systems and topics have been thoroughly revised and updated with addition of 23 new chapters, mainly to accommodate more applied and clinical topics, based on the new curriculum of NMC, 2019 and to facilitate early clinical exposure. Early Clinical Exposure in Physiology has been described at the end as a separate chapter. Thus, this is a Comprehensive Textbook that has incorporated all the requirements of a medical student imparting knowledge and skill in the subject, acquiring all the ingredients needed to write the examination, and kindling the aspiration to progress in the profession.

Thoroughly updated and revised as per CBME curriculum laid down by NMC. Chapters on AETCOM, Pain and palliative care included. Easy to read with conceptual explanations and full of visual memory aids. Comprehensive information in boxes and figures as ready reckoner before examination. Numerous algorithmic flowcharts and line diagrams for last minute revision. Clinical pictures/Radiology images are incorporated wherever needed for better understanding. High-yield areas for MRCP, NEET/NExT and other competitive examinations.

First ever Indian textbook devoted to Medical Toxicology with an outstanding track record of more than 25 years of uninterrupted print editions and reprints. Only book that features in the WHO list of recommended books on Medical Toxicology for the Indian sub-continent. New edition has been completely revamped with brand new current information presented in a totally different format. Every commonly encountered xenobiotic (poison/toxin/drug/chemical) has been dealt with in a comprehensive manner regarding to source, physical appearance, toxicokinetics, fatal dose, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment modalities, besides forensic and medico-social issues. Incorporation of about 500 color images and several hundred tables, boxes and bulleted lists. Each chapter ends with 10-100 or more recent references for further reading and research. Recent developments on the diagnosis and management of poisoning, including the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), lipid emulsion therapy, etc., have been added. The most trusted handbook on poisoning/overdose for physicians and medical students, now in a new Avatar!

A complete coverage of competency based MBBS curriculum prescribed by NMC. Competencies provided before each topic. Addition of new Boxes containing important concepts and topics of interest. Every section ends with Case Scenarios, Review Questions, and Multiple-Choice Questions with detailed explanation (a large repertoire of nearly 1, 000 multiple choice questions (MCQs)). Titbits are given in the form of Notes. Applied Physiology are highlighted in Boxes. Enriched with rich illustrations, flowcharts, graphic representation and tables for easy learning. New inclusions in the Advanced Topics section. Free! Practical Manual of Physiology Concise coverage of practical physiology Includes competencies for DOAP and practical sessions as per CBME curriculum. Relevant demonstration pictures are incorporated. Well equipped with illustrative figures and diagrams. Language is lucid and simple.

Exclusive photographs and illustrations are incorporated relevant to topics. Text material is adequately updated to meet the requirements of undergraduates, postgraduates and students appearing for entrance examinations as well as surgical practitioners. CBME syllabus is included and accordingly topics are added appropriately. Online MCQs are given for each chapter so that students can prepare for entrance examinations also. Recent advances, newer therapeutic modalities, concepts are added at suitable places in all chapters. Case scenarios are added in many important chapters so that students understand the subject and can apply these in managing the surgical patients. Clinical examination videos are added to important chapters so that students can correlate clinically also.

Specially designed for MSc Nursing students as per INC syllabus. Covers all the essential concepts of cardiovascular and thoracic nursing in a concise and lucid way. Gives the latest information regarding cardiovascular and thoracic nursing. Explains the assessment and diagnostic evaluation of patients in detail and in a simple way. Importance is given to ECG and its interpretation. This will help the nursing students to identify abnormalities of ECG in a better way. Throughout this book pathophysiological process are explained in schematic representation to save the time of nursing students who are preparing for their examinations. Contains a lot of illustrations for easy and better understanding of the concepts. Deals with the newer concept called EECP which is used in the management of patients with coronary artery disease. Uncovers the newer techniques in cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology.

As per the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). This is a comprehensive book with clinical aspects of all subspecialties required in the complete undergraduate course under Indian universities, written by specialists in their areas of extensive teaching experience. The book is complete in all internal medicine-related specialties as well. Details regarding investigations, especially designed to make the students accustomed to clinical diagnostics and plan investigations to arrive at the correct diagnosis. The interpretations of the results are also given in clear terms. As far as possible the recently added investigations are also included. The simple investigations are described in such manner that the young doctors can perform these tests at the side lab, and this will also help the doctor to set up independent practice, if needed. The most important and unique feature of the book is the information given on Community Medicine, Public Health, Statistics, Medical Research and several facts needed to impart a research attitude to the students and help them to read and understand the publications in the medical journals. The final chapter on Information Technology basics and its contribution to medical science will enables the reader to refer more on this topic.