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.

All chapters are revised and updated with recent advances. A ready reckoner covering all the important topics in reproductive medicine. New chapters are added on endometrial and ovarian rejuvenation, Medicolegal aspects of fertility, new ART laws, gender transformations, fertility options in the LGBTQ community, etc. An attempt has made to discuss male infertility in detail, new chapters on varicocele and fertility issues in males with spinal cord injuries were refreshing additions in this regard. Discusses COVID and its effects on fertility.

Incorporates latest evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations related to pediatric and neonatal emergencies. Comprehensively covers acute illnesses in children, with emphasis on their initial management. New chapters on oxygen therapy, anaphylaxis, blood component therapy, asthma, chronic respiratory disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, traumatic brain injuries, oncological emergencies, dermatological, gynecological and psychiatric emergencies, burns, corrosive poisonings, urological, orthopedic, and ocular emergencies and approach to sexually abused child. Special arrangement in 8 sections starting with Organization of Pediatric Emergency Department, and progressing to initial Stabilization of a Sick Child, followed by Systemic Emergencies, Environmental, and Toxicological Threats, Neonatal Emergencies, Surgical and Subspecialty Emergencies, and Procedures. Contribution from over 170 authors with vast experience in emergencies and intensive care. Annexures on drug doses for emergency drugs, with emphasis on antiarrhythmic drugs. Pleasing color format for better revision and reference. A must for every postgraduate student and practicing pediatriciains and an essential component in the shelf of all pediatric emergenct units.

This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Prevailing concepts in lung cancer, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and several other diseases have been discussed at length with special reference to India and Southeast Asia. The highlight of this book is the section on tuberculosis (TB). Every aspect of this disease has been revised with special regard to epidemiology, MDR-TB, XDR-TB, the relation between TB and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the drug regimes in use, and the newer drugs available in treatment. The section on newer diagnostic aids involving genetic and molecular biology, has been extensively revised. Every chapter of every section is illustrated wherever necessary with high-quality images contributing to a better understanding of the text.

Учебное пособие написано в соответствии с типовой учебной программой по дисциплине «Пропедевтика внутренних болезней» для специальности 1-79 01 01 «Лечебное дело», утвержденной Министерством здравоохранения Республики Беларусь 04.09.2014. Издание содержит следующие разделы учебной дисциплины «Пропедевтика внутренних болезней»: субъективное и объективное обследование в клинике внутренних болезней, обследование пациентов с заболеваниями системы органов дыхания и системы кровообращения. Предназначается для студентов 2- и 3-го курсов, изучающих пропедевтику внутренних болезней на английском языке.

The manual is devoted to the description of the macro- and microscopic picture of diseases of the respiratory system and issues of radiation diagnostics, the principles of conducting clinical and anatomical conferences for the development of practical medicine. The study guide is intended for medical students studying in the disciplines of «forensic medicine», «pathological anatomy» and «radiation diagnostics» in the specialties: «General Medicine», «Pediatrics».

Presents a unique 11-step method for accurate and rapid ECG interpretations in a user-friendly synopsis format. It is thoroughly revised and updated. Includes the latest updates of ECG interpretation along with its importance in assessments of various abnormalities such as ST-segment elevation and also an addition of chapter on enhancing ECG quality. Provides different diagnostic ECG criteria with relevant and instructive ECGs that act as ready-reckoner for proficiency tests and also helpful for physicians who are preparing for the Cardiovascular Diseases Board Examination. The significant information are presented through a succinct writing style and highlighted with bullets. The practical aspects of the book help the clinicians and senior residents for accurate interpretations of the ECG associated with cardiovascular diseases.

Tailor-made to the needs of forward-looking postgraduates, residents, faculty, and practitioners of pediatrics. Reader-friendly with simple, straight-forward, and easy-to-grasp descriptions. Most up-to-date, peer-reviewed, evidence-based and state-of-the-art topical issues, concerns and controversies in pediatric emergency and intensive care. Reference-supported contents of special applicability to the Indian subcontinent. Profusely illustrated employing a large number of clinical photographs, illustrations, charts, tables, boxes and flowcharts/algorithms to boost the impact of the text.

Encompasses the recent updates and latest advances in diagnostics, clinical management guidelines, instrumentation and vitreoretinal surgeries. Provides the readers a holistic view about the retinal subspecialty which will prove to be extremely useful to the readers. A comprehensive textbook for residents, subspecialty fellows and practicing ophthalmologists which covers topics in a simplified manner with various clinical images and illustrations. Incorporates all the latest advances in the field of vitreoretinal. Highlights the essential, clinically important aspects of vitreoretinal medical and surgical practice. New sections about emerging role of 3D heads up vitreoretinal surgery and microscope integrated optical coherence tomography in retinal surgeries have been added.

Best-selling book by subject specialists. Includes new INI-CET pattern questions. Images in full color integrated with the chapter text. Covers all MCQs till May 2022, covering all exams. High-yield charts, Aid to remember, Mnemonics, Simplified hand-drawn conceptual diagrams in every chapter. Quick revision segment at the end of the chapters for last minute revision. Based on Latest Standard Textbooks Fitzpatrick 8/e, Rooks 9/e, Bolognia 3/e, Habif 5/e, Andrews 11/e, McKee 4/e, King Holmes 4/e, Lever 10/e, and IAL 2/e. Supplemented with 807 full color photographs and 200 full color illustrations.

Schachner and Hansen's Pediatric Dermatology has been the gold-standard reference in pediatric dermatology for more than 33 years. The new edition is a comprehensive textbook covering all the skin conditions of children and adolescents in a two-volume masterwork that will meet the expectations of pediatric dermatologists, dermatologists, pediatricians and all who provide pediatric healthcare.

This handbook is compiled for medical students engaged in learning about skin and venereal diseases and their management. It covers both common and rare but important conditions which are incorporated into the basic program on teaching dermatology and venereology at medical faculties for various medical specialties. The handbook also contains chapters about skin diseases and STDs which are common for Asia, Africa and Latin America and it can be helpful for medical students coming from these regions. We hope that it will also be of value for clinical interns and post graduate research students since the text is sufficiently detailed to be of use for those embarking on a career in dermatology and venereology. In this, second edition of Skin Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections the text have been updated with particular regard to advances in treatment and provided with numerous tables of salient points for ready reference. We also hope that exposure to the handbook will prompt a deeper interest in this important medical specialty