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.

Practical Perimetry is a collective effort of clinicians and glaucoma specialists from around the globe. It is a practical primer on perimetry for general ophthalmologists, glaucoma surgeons, neuro-ophthalmologists, and trainees as well. The book is extensively illustrated with examples of real-life clinical scenarios and aims to help the clinicians choose the appropriate diagnostic protocol and achieve optimal results each time the visual field is performed, in terms of both reliability and interpretation. The book also elucidates the key points to look out for when using visual fields in the serial monitoring of patients. It is also an attempt to keep the clinician-scientist abreast of the latest developments in visual field charting, especially the novel platforms available for correlation of structure and function, and its place in the serial monitoring of both, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmological diseases.

A must-read for every student appearing for the final MBBS examinations. Prepares the students for the theory and viva examinations. Written as per the syllabus of the universities in India and covers essay and short-answer questions. Updated information on all topics. Easily reproducible figures and flowcharts. This comprehensive manual will provide sure success and facilitate the students to secure higher marks. Designed for rapid revision and understanding of the concepts.

The revised features of the book include: Two newly added chapters: Non-adaptation to Spectacles and Pediatric Optical Dispensing Problem-solving multiple-choice questions for students, at the end of every chapter. Updation and elaboration of existing content. This has been compiled with one universal objective in mind busting the myth that Dispensing Optics, the subject, is a perplexing and dreaded one.

Simple, concise yet comprehensive book on Ophthalmic Lenses. More resourceful as a quick reference on the desk of both students as well as practitioners. A new chapter ""Specialty Lenses"" is the unique addition. Updated and elaboration of existing chapters. Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for better learning. Includes Graphs and Flowcharts to make the book reader friendly.

* 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).

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.

In the book, several clinical cases have been discussed highlighting issues pertaining to arriving at the correct diagnosis and avoiding pitfalls. A separate section had been devoted discussing diagnostic challenges faced by neurologists in critical care units with the help of 15 authentic cases by critical care neurologists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, USA. Many chapters have been followed by Editorial notes and Appendices on some key issues relating to diagnostic pathways, again at times with the help of illustrative case studies. First one of its kind to be published from India. Access to videos has been given with the book.

A comprehensive ophthalmology textbook in two volumes comprising 214 extremely well-researched and well-referenced illustrated chapters spread over 19 sections. Incorporates recent advances and conceptual challenges along with basic and translational aspects of ophthalmology. This edition has integrated many contemporary practical ophthalmic healthcare issues, such as accreditation, patient and electronic database safety, health information systems, administration and management, hospital infection control, ethical and medicolegal issues in ophthalmology and clinical aspects of ophthalmic diseases, starting from historical perspectives to current standards of practice. This book has approximately 4000 high-quality illustrations. Extensive additions to the section on basic, applied, diagnostic and translational ophthalmology, where applied ophthalmic specialties such as ocular genetics, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, ophthalmic imaging and applications of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology have been elaborated. The sections on Pediatric Ophthalmology, oculoplastics, uvea and trauma have been extensively expanded. Three sections on clinical trials in ophthalmology, ophthalmic healthcare and a completely pictorial atlas comprising pathology, and microbiology slide images and neuroimaging images have been added with detailed descriptions and explanations.

Advances and innovations in heart failure is the first publication in the form of a Textbook of Cardiology. Over 250 contributors from India and abroad have contributed chapters in this book. Focuses on every aspect of cardiovascular imaging and intervention, thereby enhancing knowledge and has tremendous innovative and research potential of understanding advances and innovations in heart failure for the undergraduates, postgraduates, practicing cardiologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, neurologists, critical care, pulmonologists, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, physicians, cardiovascular surgeons, imaging experts and nutritionists, etc. Various sections of this book include Chapter on Clinical, Echo, Imaging, Coronary artery disease, Stroke, Arrhythmia, Hypertension, Valvular, Congenital heart disease, Metabolic, Nutritional, Cardio-oncology, Inflammatory disorders and heart failure including Rehabilitation, Legal and ethical issues and Future directions, etc.

First of its kind on textbook on hypertension. More than 300 contributors from India and abroad. Focuses on every aspect of cardiovascular imaging and intervention. Large portion of this book is devoted to the non-invasive modality of echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. Discusses advances and innovations in hypertenon.

All the chapters in the second edition have been updated considering the latest developments. Current and relevant topics such as Digital Media and Children, Fussy Child, Mental Health of Children during Pandemic, and Study Skills have been added. Practicing pediatricians will find this useful for dealing with various behavioral problems in day-to-day practice. Postgraduate students in pediatrics will find common topics for examinations. Students in psychiatry may utilize it for some important aspects of child behavior, which is unique and different from adult psychiatry. Undergraduate students can refer to some topics on developmental pediatrics and childhood psychiatry. DSM 5 guidelines have been followed. Each chapter contains guidelines for parents.