A comprehensive, most up-to-date and state-of-the-art book with a focus on relevance in India and its neighboring countries. Eminently covering MCI curriculum/syllabus and postgraduate entrance examination course. Rational division of the contents in 11 Sections. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of illustrations (clinical photographs, diagrams and flowcharts/ algorithms), boxes and tables. A brand new Section comprising 12 crisp chapters on Pediatric Emergencies and Intensive Care. Pearls include MCQs and Clinical Problem-solving reviews at the end of most chapters for self-assessment. Tailor-made and student-friendly textbook with down-to-earth presentation and easy-to-understand descriptions. Color design allowing easy location of key content. An excellent and comprehensive Index facilitating easy and speedy access to and retrieval of the requisite information.