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.

Complete coverage of the subject with due attention to the subspecialties including fetal medicine, endoscopy, fertility care, uro-gynaecology and oncology. Chapters are compiled into two volumes for quick reference. Contributing authors are experts in their fields and represent a broad geographic distribution as well as representing the public and private healthcare settings. Key messages, diagrams, photographs and tables have been provided to adequately illustrate the subject matter. Multiple choice questions, short and long questions with every chapter to facilitate self-assessment and preparation for examinations care.

As per Competency-based Medical Education- Includes 8 sections containing 64 exercises prepared on the pattern of practical class of students: Basic Techniques in Pathology, General Principles of Pathology, Basic Diagnostic Cytology, Haematology, Lymphoid Tissues and Transfusion, Clinical and Applied Pathology, Pathology of Systems, Basics of Autopsy Pathology, and Appendices (Common Instruments in Pathology, Common Similes in Pathology, and Normal Values). Colour-coded Stratification of Competencies- Colour-coded list of competencies/outcomes as per CBME curriculum given in the beginning of each exercise for segregating them in accordance with their relative significance and requirement of the students as: Core (Must Know), Non-core (Desirable to Know), Integrated Learning, and Additional knowledge. Newer Images of High Quality- Many gross and microscopic images added and several replaced with better quality, adding more value and clarity in understanding morphologic pathology for the beginner students. Key Questions for Viva Voce- Important short questions with their brief answers at the end of each exercise, based on the core content covered in that exercise. These are the usual questions which the students are often asked in their viva voce, in ward rounds or in clinic which is likely to help the students in facing exam confidently and for self-test. Complimentary Online Learning Resource- Includes two sections: a section on 10 structured CPCs (text and illustrations) representing different organ systems and common diseases, and the second section on Quick Review of Pathology Museum that includes images and legends of 108 gross specimens from pathology museum of common conditions for quick review of must know specimens for students.

Comprehensive textbook for fundamental of nursing. Student friendly, easy to understand and easy to grasp. Revised as per the INC syllabus. Provides clear picture of nursing procedures. Student can correlate between theory and practical.

First textbook about pleural disease written and edited by Indian authors. First pleural textbook which has contributions from multiple authors. Textbook of pleural disease which has been authored by multiple specialtiesa unique feature where each chapter has been written by the concerned specialists, e.g., pleural disease in kidney disease by nephrologist, hepatic hydrothorax by hepatologist, and pleural disease in gynecological disorder by gynecologist. Every aspect of pleura from embryology, anatomy, physiology, and radiological diagnosis has been covered in detail. Role of ultrasonography in pleura, which is now a vital tool for point-of-care management has been described in detail. High-quality pleural imaging and its highlights are shown in concerned chapters Pathophysiologic basis of pleural diseases has been discussed with each specific disease. Concise algorithm summarizing disease management has been clearly depicted. Updated treatment as per recent guidelines has been incorporated. The topics in pleural diseases have been written by eminent chest physicians all over India. A special chapter describes pleural diseases in COVID, in the post pandemic era. Being a Lung Transplant center, a special chapter on overview on pleura issues in lung transplant has been elaborated.

Includes chapters related to basics of history taking and techniques of clinical and nerve examination, ocular leprosy, vaccines (immunoprophylaxis, immunotherapy), chemoprophylaxis, deformities and their management, recording and assessment of nerve involvement and experimental leprosy. Covers special situations, viz., leprosy in children, pregnancy, leprosy associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), immune-compromised hosts including corona virus disease (COVID-19) and issues related to community-based rehabilitation, psychosocial aspects, stigma, and migration. Presents lucid and comprehensive information, and clinical pictures/images which will help to diagnose leprosy even in low endemic situations. Discusses problems of drug resistance, relapse, challenges and scenario beyond 2030. Highlights the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the leprosy control programs. The case histories give a reassuring and encouraging picture which adds to the optimism and presents a new face of leprosy considering the achievements in control of leprosy. Contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive material contributed by 87 acclaimed experts of national and international repute. Photo gallery gives good visual impression of how the disease looks in different shades of skin color. Improves the diagnostic accuracy with the help of more than 530 figures, 130 tables and graphs that capture the presentation of leprosy in practice. Enhances clinical and therapeutic knowledge with the latest on diagnosis and other research areas in leprosy.

In summary, a must-read reference book with information that is useful in every day clinical practice for cardiologists. Provides easy access to acute cardiovascular problems incorporating both their diagnosis and management. Special emphasis on common cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, valvular and congenital heart disease as well as acute heart failure. Provides essential advice for the rapid diagnosis and management of cardiac emergencies both common and rare.

Reader-friendly with simple and straightforward presentation. Easy to carry in the pocket of the doctor's white apron. Comprehensive, up-to-date, and state-of-art handbook on pediatric drug therapy, including neonatal and pediatric emergencies and Immunization. Empowered with the fundamentals of pediatric drug therapy in the very first section followed by various drugs that are listed in an alphabetic order. Emphasis on rational and safe drug therapy. Large number of appendices that enhance the usefulness of the book. Detailed table of contents and Index that facilitate easy and quick retrieval of the requisite information.

Color-coding to highlight Diagnosis and Treatment Box and Tables. New chapters on Coronavirus-19 disease, Multi-inflammatory syndrome in children, Coronavirus vaccines, Nocturnal enuresis, Screen time, Mucormycosis and Autoinflammatory syndromes. Inclusion of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) 2021 Guidelines and Recommendations on vitamin D and screen time. Recent data pertaining to child health and nutrition indices from the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey, National Family Health Survey-5, and Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021. Introducing the concept of Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) to calculate daily requirement of nutrients against the standard Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). The Book with an Edge... Pediatrics in all its complexity and comprehensiveness covered completely in 3 Volumes, 11 Parts, 52 Sections, and 600+ Chapters with India-centric approach and solutions, edited by the foremost experts and doyens in their respective fields. A genre-establishing book, created by 50 Section Editors and 700+choicest faculty from more than 200 teaching institutions in India and abroad. Systemic arrangement of the entire subject in 11 Parts, Starting from Introduction to Pediatrics, Basic Sciences, Intensive Care and Emergencies, moving on to the problems of the Newborn Infant, The Child, and the Adolescent, and culminating with exhaustive treatise on Infectious Disorders, Systemic Pediatrics, Pediatric Subspecialities, and Social Issues in Child Health, followed by Annexures on Drug Formulary and Laboratory values. Each Chapter contains summary pointsIn a Nutshell, and suggested readingMore on this Topic. A MUST for every postgraduate student and practicing pediatrician in India.

Настоящее пособие предназначено для студентов, обучающихся по специальности высшего образования Лечебное дело (с сервисом перевода на французкий язык). В пособие рассматриваются вопросы алгоритмы выполнения базовых практических сестринских навыков с подробным описанием необходимого оснащения, порядка подготовки, выполнения и завершения лечебно-диагностических манипуляций. Пособие разработано на основе действующих редакций нормативно-правовых актов Российской Федерации, а также актуальных клинических рекомендаций и данных современной литературы.

Ce manuel est destiné aux étudiants qui étudient dans la spécialité Médecine de l'enseignement supérieur (avec un service de traduction en franccedil;ais). Le manuel traite des questions relatives à l'exécution des compétences pratiques de base en soins infirmiers avec une Description détaillée de l'équipement nécessaire, de la préparation, de l'exécution et de l'achèvement des manipulations thérapeutiques et diagnostiques. Le manuel a été développé sur la base des versions actuelles des actes normatifs et juridiques de la Fédération de Russie, ainsi que des recommandations cliniques pertinentes et des données de la littérature moderne.

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.

The book will be a useful compendium for postgraduate students and readers who wish to keep themselves updated with the latest evidence. Each of the chapters in this book is a crash course on the subject and will serve the reader well by focusing on traditional concepts as well as the most modern updated evidence on the issues at hand. The chapters have been carefully chosen keeping in mind the current proceedings at national and international meetings while keeping the language used simple, easy to understand, and concise. Each chapter focuses on traditional concepts as well as the most modern updated evidence on the issues at hand.