The book encompasses all aspects of both pediatric and neonatal emergency practices. It gives an in-depth account of the diagnosis and management of all common pediatric and neonatal emergency problems encountered day-to-day in an emergency room. Each chapter contains evidence-based background information emphasizing core science. Includes new guidelines that have evolved in various disciplines. Acts as an educational resource for those preparing for the specialization certification examination in pediatric acute care. This book will provide an effective learning experience and referenced resource for all health professionals caring for children in acute care settings, leading to better pediatric acute care and improved patient outcome.

Discusses the discovery and evolution of X-rays. Provides an outline of radiation hazards, types of X-rays and radiographic positions in pediatrics. Advent of Digital Radiography and case scenarios of clinical importance added in all essential chapters. Contains information on emergency radiological investigation. This book will be of immense help for UG and PG students, practicing pediatricians and teaching faculties alike.

Published under the banner of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS). Useful reference in understanding childhood surgical disorders. Written exclusively by experienced pediatric surgeons and physicians. Contains current protocols of investigations and treatment. Provides update on Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Urology and Plastic Surgery to postgraduates.

All-in-one, medium-sized practical handbook of Internal Medicine. Thoroughly revised and updated content. Well-spaced and bulleted format. Clarity of writing with an emphasis on practical information. Provides in-depth coverage in all areas of internal medicine relevant to hospitals and office practices. Describes recent novel discovery of the Author on heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Includes chapter on Hypersitosterolemia discussing new therapy for diabetes.

Ready to use time tested protocol book must for every pediatric cardiac intensive care. Step-wise approach in every topic. Receiving patient to and discharge from ICU, every aspect is covered. Congenital cardiac defects wise management. Commonly use drugs with dosage and infusion preparation is given.

Obstetric Emergencies is a systematic stepwise approach in managing different situations requiring immediate intervention for busy practitioners and aspiring young Obstetrics and Gynecology students to optimize their practice of managing a variety of obstetric emergencies. Many chapters like Pregnancy as a Result of Rape, Medicolegal Issues in Obstetrics, Role of Imaging Modalities in Obstetric Emergencies, Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy and Labor, etc. have been carefully written by experts to make an easy understanding of the subject. The book also incorporates latest evidence-based guidelines. The third edition of this book has current updated scientific evidence with algorithms. This book will be an invaluable reference to all practitioners.

A chapter has been added on a new point pattern 24-2C SITA faster. Discusses Interpretation of single field analysis printout. Highlights the importance of location and the direction of progression of field defect in setting the target IOP. Emphasizes 10-2 point patter for advances glaucoma. Two new classification systems of glaucoma has been discussed.

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.

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.

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.

Multi-authored book. Thoroughly revised, updated and rewritten to present a comprehensive account of tuberculosis (TB) and nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases. It has contribution of experts from several parts of the world with a vast experience. Beginning with insights into the history and epidemiology of tuberculosis, the book deals extensively with the current understanding of the immunology, and immunopathogenetic mechanisms of this disease. The clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis, the treatment of TB of various organ systems, prevention and control of TB are extensively covered. Chapters have also been devoted to HIV-TB co-infection, drug-resistant TB (including M/XDR-TB), ethical and legal issues in TB, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Global TB Control Programme, and the role of medical schools in TB Control Programmes. Includes revised chapter on nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases. This edition will be an asset to both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, a source of reference to the researchers. Will help practicing doctors to update their knowledge and aid in rationale, scientific and efficient management of patients with TB. It is hoped that the reader who has gone through third edition of this book from cover to cover will get a comprehensive birds eye view of this subject.

The second edition of this much-awaited book has been thoroughly revised and updated, keeping in mind the recent advances in the field of Contact and Occupational Dermatology. The text has been divided into well-formatted seventeen chapters, along with bibliography and index. Few chapters like chemical leukoderma have been rewritten due to a lot of advances in recent years. For easy understanding, it is supplemented with clinical photographs, tables, flowcharts and informative boxes.