Nursing Aid
In an artificial kidney dialysis (AKO) unit and operation theater (OT), the nurse has to follow the principles and nursing intervention for maintaining a sterile field. She also has a major role in cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of items, instruments, and quality management, competency, and developing standards of nursing care. This book, which aims to serve as a handy manual, has two sections, each comprising 15 chapters and well illustrated to make each topic interesting, valuably unique and distinct. Section 1 deals with artificial kidney dialysis (AKO) unit and covers topics -definition and principles of HO, -process of admission, - different job responsibility, - procedure and nurse's responsibility, - job description of technician,dialysis fluids and water treatment system, -vascular care, -guideline instructions and management of risk factors, -blood transfusion, -cornplication of HD, - hospital printed records and equipment in the unit, - routine activities, - diet advice for HD, - organ donation and kidney transplant, and -o glance on the urinary system. Section 2 deals with operation theater (OT) techniques and surgical aspects and covers topics like -three phases of surgery, skin preparation for surgery, -preparinq an operation theater trolley, - sterile technique, - positioning client for surgery, endoscopy, anesthesia, thoracentesis,-performing neonatal resuscitation and chest compression, - preoperative checklist, medical and surgical instruments, infection control, - understanding nursing profession and new research in surgery, and - burns wound management (medical and surgical ).
New SARP Series for NEET-NBE-AI-Ophthalmology
Facts about recent pattern of examinations ? Around 1 lakh PG MEE aspirants appear for various PG entrance examinations every year while those who actually make itlie between the percentage oflO and 15 due to increasing competition. ? The competition is going to be tougher from this year onwards as the National Board will start conducting a single examination throughout India, which will demolish the current scenario of State Entrance Examinations. ? The students have a Herculean task of going through the major textbooks and the trending PG MEE preparation manuals/books as well and that too in a very limited time. But Remember: "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure" Need for New SARP Series ? The intention behind developing New SARP Series is not to substitute any of your textbooks. This series is a unique collection intended to keep you abreast with the latest ongoing trends and topics that are being asked in recent examinations. New SARP Series will give an extra edge to your preparation by helping you revise each subject in not more than 15 days. This series will be your companion during the llth Hour of your preparation when browsing through the voluminous textbooks is not possible. Salient Features of New SARP Ophthalomology Easy to carry A concise yet comprehensive handbook for last minute revision ? All in one book for Medical PG Aspirants & FMGE Students First short & Illustrative book in Ophthalmology Important Theory based on latest examination topics covered 1000+ Recent Examination Qs with Explanations Good Number of easy to remember Mnemonics Latest updates from Khurana's 6th Edition
Neuromuscular Disorders in Orthopedics
The 100+ book series covering the orthopedic problems of public health importance aims to inform and educate the readers about various orthopedic problems. Volumes in the series will help them immensely in getting the right knowledge directly from an experienced specialist. Highlights of this book ?Written in simple and lucid language ?Well drawn illustrations and line graphics ?Appropriate clinical photographs given wherever necessary ?RelevantX-rays ? Short summaries ? Anecdotes This book has ubiquitous utility and usage and can be useful to the under-graduate medical students, doctors from all disciplines of medicine, postgraduate students in orthopedics, orthopedic surgeons, physio-therapists, practitioners in alternative systems of medicine, rehabilitation specialists, and most importantly the common/lay persons, catering to a wide spectrum of readers. It is particularly useful to all those doctors who work in remote areas with minimum infrastructure: They can use this book as a ready-reckoner. John Ebnezar MBBS D?Ortho, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS (Ortho), PhD (Yoga), Sports Medicine (Australa), INOR Fellow (UK), DAc, DMT is a world renowned celebrated author in the field of orthopedics with several bestsellers to his credit. His name is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and has several awards to his credit. His books are universally liked by all and he has written books for a vast range of readers from medical students, orthopedic postgraduates and surgeons to a common man. This book is part of this 100+ book series meant to bring orthopedics closer to laymen and professionals alike.
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Modern System of Ophthalmology (MSO), is a series of multiple volumes, planned with a very specific aim to cater to the needs of residents in ophthalmology. The volume editors of this series make a team of like-minded and devoted teachers from different subspecialities. Neuro-Ophthalmology volume of MSO Series provides a comprehensive coverage on various aspects of neuro-ophthalmology in a concise manner. The text matter is complete and up-to-date with recent advances. It has been organized into eight sections in an attractive colour format. Section I provides an in-depth coverage on clinico-investigative neuro-ophthalmology Section II covers disorders of pupil Section III is devoted to visual pathway lesions Section IV includes disorders of optic nerve Section V covers symptomatic disturbances of vision Section VI is on ocular manifestations of diseases of central nervous system Section VII is devoted to ocular motor system Section VIII describes neurological disorders of eyelid, face, orbital syndromes, and headache A K Khurana MS, CTO (London), FAICO, Chief Editor of MSO Series, is currently Senior Professor and Head, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, University of Health Sciences, Rohtak. He has been teaching ophthalmology for the last three decades. In addition to this book, he has written many popular books. His other books Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Practical Ophthalmology, Anatomy and Physiology of Eye, Theory and Practice of Squint and Orthoptics, Ophthalmic Nursing, Modern Ophthalmology for Ayurveda Students, Ophthalmology: Quick Text Revision and MCQs and Ophthalmology: Viva Questions and Answers have been well received by the medical students. Dr Khurana has published more than 150 scientific papers in national and international journals of repute. He has also contributed several chapters for four postgraduate reference books published in India and abroad. He has also been editor of the Haryana Journal of Ophthalmology and North Zone Journal of Ophthalmology. He was awarded WHO Fellowship for higher studies at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He was also selected for a course and awarded Certificate in Tropical Ophthalmology at International Centre for Eye Health, Institute of Ophthalmology, University of London, UK. He has been honored with Distinguished Author Award by the Federation of Educational Publishers of India, Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology by HOS, and an Excellence Award by Strabismological Society of India. Rashmin A Gandhi FRCS, Editor, and the force behind this volume, is a neuro-ophthalmologist of international repute. After working as consultant neuro-ophthalmologist at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, for 13 years, he is currently visiting consultant neuro-ophthalmologist at Centre for Sight, Hyderabad. He is Managing Director and Founding partner of Beyond Eye Care. He did neuro-ophthalmology fellowship from John Hopkins University, USA. He has contributed several chapters in many books published from India and abroad. He has published eleven papers in peer reviewed journals. He is recipient of many awards including CVA Memorial Award, Young Super Achiever Award, Chennai, Best Associate Consultant of Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, and Award for Academic Excellence, Gujarat. Aruj K Khurana DNB, the other Editor of this volume, a gold medalist, trained at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, is a disciple of Dr Rashmin A Gandhi. Currently consultant, cataract, retina and neuro-ophthalmology services at Nirmal Eye Institute, Rishikesh, has also worked at Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, and Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, New Delhi. He has more than 30 publications and is a coauthor of eight books on ophthalmology. Devendra Venkatramani DNB, FRCS, FICO, Associate Editor, currently consultant vitreo-retinal surgeon, Laxml Eye Institute, Panvel, is a fellow of LVPEI, Hyderabad. He has been initially trained at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, with Dr Rashmin A Gandhi. He has published papers and contributed chapters in the books. He is winner of Dr SK Endowment and Gold Medal in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Bhawna Khurana MS, DNB, FICO, Associate Editor, currently at Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, has worked in strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology services at Guru Nanak Eye Center, New Delhi; Nirmal Eye Institute, Rishikesh; and RIO, PGIMS, Rohtak. She has more than 35 publications, several presentations and is coauthor of eight books of ophthalmology
Neonatal Equipment Everything that you would like to know!
Neonatal equipment is crucial for providing safe and effective care to the newborn. Often rational use of life-saving equipment determines the quality of care for sick babies. This book is a novel idea of authors who have collated the key equipment required in setting neonatal intensive care unit during the last two decades. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the book includes recently launched equipment e.g. cooling devices, high flow nasal cannula, amplitude EEG and inhaled nitric oxide systems. This unique book aims to provide comprehensive information on the neonatal equipment to all pediatricians and neonatologists, and also help them in selecting right equipment and how to use and maintain it in a cost-effective manner. Ashok K Deorari MD, Dipiomate NB, FAMS, Fellow NNF is currently Professor, Department of Pediatrics, WHO Collaborating Centre for Newborn Training and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He is a passionate teacher and steers a multimodal education program in neonatal ventilation, CPAP and newborn nursing in South-East Asia and many other countries. He pioneered web-based education (www.ontop-in.org, smartphone apps) that has helped in dissemination of evidence-based newborn practices globally. He motivates heath care providers to embrace quality improvement for reaping maximum dividends of education translation. He has authored many popular books on neonatal health. Vinod K Paul MD, PhD, Dipiomate NB, MAMS, FIAP, Fellow NNF is currently Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, WHO Collaborating Centre for Newborn Training and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi. A teacher and researcher par excellence, he has made outstanding contribution to newborn and child health globally through advocacy, research and policy. He has been member of many important committees on child health. He was awarded Dr BR Ambedkar Centenary Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research by ICMR (2009). Anu Sachdeva MD, DM is currently Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, WHO Collaborating Centre for Newborn Training and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi. She has been instrumental in developing online courses in neonatology for paediatricians and nurses. She has active interests in education and research. She has over 35 publications and 15 book chapters to her credit.
Neonatal Equipment
Neonatal Equipment, This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the book includes four new equipments, viz. neonatal simulators, defibrillator, blood warmers, and human milk pasteurizer, in addition to the already existing 41 chapters. Special chapters on the procurement, use and maintenance of equipment and guidelines on how to write specifications for equipment procurement are also included. Many of the chapters are followed by FAQs. This edition also includes updated tables of pricing of various models available, both domestic and imported. This unique book aims to provide comprehensive information on the neonatal equipment to all paediatricians and neonatologists, medical officers, technical personnel, nurses and also help them in selecting right equipment and how to use it in a cost-effective manner.
Neonatal Emergencies
The book beautifully blends the art and essence of clinical approach to neonatal emergencies. It is a multi-author state-of-the-art book which is likely to serve as the most trusted resource to nurses, residents and consultants in pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology working in the special and intensive care neonatal units. Meharban Singh MD, is the former Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He has been working in the field of perinatal medicine for the past 50 years and is one of the most eminent pediatricians in the country. He established the first WHO Collaborating Center for Training and Research in Newborn Care in South-East Asia region. He has published 15 titles including books on parenting and spirituality. He is an outstanding medical writer and teacher par excellence. His books are characterized by clarity of expression, thoroughness of contents and ease of readability. He has served as a short-term WHO consultant and MCH advisor to several developing countries, and Director, Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Kabul, Afghanistan, during 1979-83. He has delivered over 40 prestigious endowment lectures and orations and has been invited by the American Academy of Pediatrics as an International Visiting Professor of Pediatrics for a lecture tour of USA and Canada. He has been conferred the fellowships of a large number of academic bodies and has been honored by the Life Time Achivement Award by National Neonatology Forum of India. He has served as the Secretary General and President of National Neonatology Forum of India and President of Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Key features ?Harmonious blend of physiological basis of neonatal emergencies with current state-of-the-art information pertaining to their assessment, diagnosis and rational management through a simplified algorithmic approach. ?Covers all aspects of neonatal emergencies including organization of a neonatal intensive care unit, role of specially trained nurses, transport of sick neonates, emergency procedures, therapeutic interventions, ethical issues, and follow-up of NICU graduates. ?The commonly encountered life-threatening symptoms and signs like hypoxia, cyanosis, crying, dehydration and electrolyte disorders, hypothermia, hyperthermia, anemia/polycythemia, respiratory distress, jaundice, bleeding, shock, etc. have been discussed with the help of algorithms. ?Supportive and specific management of critically sick neonates with life-threatening disorders involving every body system and organ have been discussed in detail. A large number of tables, diagrams, photographs, flowcharts and practical tips has been provided to make it more reader-friendly and comprehensive. The distinctive feature and hallmark of the book is the brevity, clarity and problem-oriented approach.
Neem the Village Pharmacy
With its long leafy branches and lotus-like honey scented flowers, the evergreen neem tree has long enjoyed a prominent place In the Ayurvedic tradition. Centuries ago, Sanskrit writings made mention of its medicinal applications, and healers in India continue to call Neem The "Village Pharmacy? in acknowledgment of its versatile range of uses.Today, the benefits harboured in the leaves, fruits, oil, and bark of this plant are universally gaining recognition, and we now find the ingredient in everything from toothpaste and skin cream to natural insecticides. Neem -The 'Village Pharmacy? is the most comprehensive book about neem available. It provides complete details of the world's most amazing plant; Neem. Called possibly the most promising of all plants, neem yields a wide array of products. They range from non-toxic pest control to inexpensive medicines for many of the world's worst diseases to birth control for both men and women.This book covers every aspect and gives enough information about all of neem's marvellous properties to answer most questions. Written for horticulturist, landscapist, botanist, physiologists, toxicologists, entomologists, phytochemists and agronomists interested in biopesticides, pest plant interactions, chemical ecology, insect behaviour and integrated pest management.
Neem In Human and Animal Health
Neem tree is a well known tree in India and recognized by different names in different states of India as well as different parts of the world. Almost every Indian knows the tree for its medicinal values. According to Susruta a known Hindu physician (800B. C.), a decoction of nimba (neem) is prescribed in 'kustha' (leprosy). Neem is, thus, perhaps the oldest plant used as medicine in India. The earliest authentic record of information is in 'Arthashtra' (Treatise of Polity) of Kautilya or Chankya known as Indian Machiavelli has mentioned extraction of neem oilfor medicinal purposes (4th Century, B. C.). It is, thus, perhaps the oldest oil used as medicine. That the book willfindfavour by traditional users of neem products, Ayurvedic, Unani and Sidha system of medical practitioners as well as doctors and researchers for better and effective utilization of the tree as a source of safe medicine.
Natural Products Chemistry Practical Manual: For Science & Pharmacy Courses
The present book has illustrated the important practical exercises included in the syllabus of Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry of Natural Products at the undergraduate/postgraduate level. The book is divided into 16 chapters. Each chapter is designed in a simple and concise language with appropriate chemical structures and equations. The chemical tests and assay procedures are presented according to recent Pharmacopoeia.
Natural Product and Heterocyclic Compounds
Human beings have been using natural products since the dawn of human history. Throughout the ages, nature has provided man with sources of the essentials of life, including food, medicines and other raw materials necessary for the continuity of life. Plant products form a very large group of natural products including compounds from the animal kingdom. The term natural product is normally used to denote organic compounds of natural origin, often with complex structures. The chemical modification of these natural products has provided us many therapeutically useful drugs. The present book has been compiled to study the chemistry of natural products in an easy and precise language which covers the syllabus prescribed in undergraduate course.
National Health Programmes and Policies
The book makes a consistent effort in providing easy to understand text material on national health programmes and policies. Primarily aimed at undergraduate medical and dental (MBBS, BDS) and postgraduate (PSM, community medicine, CHA, MHA, MDS community dentistry) students, it will also be extremely useful for the candidates preparing for various postgraduate medical, dental and health administration entrance examinations.
National and International Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Marketing
This is an important book on pharmaceutical and cosmetics marketing for the use of students, pharmacists, formulators and personnel in the marketing sector of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry. The text covers all aspects of pharmaceutical and cosmetics marketing like ?Nine right ways to win consumers, ?Eleven right ways to increase sales, ?One right way to win argument, ?Case study of product positioning and stages of product life cycle, ?Right analysis of quality and quantity, ?How the industry can increase business, brand marketing, generic marketing, sales record, etc. and ?The vital role of Drugs and Cosmetics Act and rules to avoid criminal activities. This book aims to help and guide the organisations increase their business which in turn will increase the profits. The book adequately covers marketing/sales section, laboratory testing section, advertisement section, pictures of pharmaceutical and cosmetics products and price list. All the pharmaceutical and cosmetics products are fundamentally based on synergistic formulations which have been explained: The synergistic effect is greater than the additive effect and is stronger in maintaining better health.
Musculoskeletal Utrasound in Pain Medicine
The role of musculoskeletal ultrasound is increasing in pain management, both in diagnosis and treatment.
As there is no good textbook on musculoskeletal ultrasound for pain physicians available, this book aims to fill the void. [NOTE: There is no direct competition.
This volume includes upper and lower limbs which are most important in musculoskeletal pain. A large number of pictures and schematic diagrams has been included to help the reader grasp the subject better.
An excellent handbook/manual for pain management.
Multiple Choice Questions on Occupational Health and Safety
Multiple Choice Questions on Occupational Health and Safety is an extension of this author's publication Industrial and Occupational Health which describes occupational health and safety related topics in detail.
These days several long- and short- duration, undergraduate and postgraduate courses on occupational health and safety are available. All these courses are multidisciplinary, comprehensive and deal with medical, paramedical, safety, environment, psychology, physiology and ergonomics disciplines. These courses follow "Multiple Choice Question" methodology for both entrance and exit examinations because of their wide range of coverage. This book, divided in 10 parts, covers all the relevant subjects through 5,000 (five thousand) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers.
The book will serve as a boon for the students yearning to qualify for courses such as Associate Fellowship of Industrial Health, Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS) and courses for supervisors engaged in hazardous industries. Through MCQs, it covers important subjects like occupational health, biostatistics, industrial physiology, industrial ergonomics, industrial psychology, industrial safety, industrial hygiene, staff training and productivity, and statutes of industrial health and safety.
Multiple Choice Questions and Viva Voce in Human Embryology
Viva Voce Section
Over 270 viva voce questions cum summary.
Over 40 model-based (images) viva voce questions help to prepare for practical examinations.
Includes highlights of the essential topics of embryology.
Most suited for remembering and quick recall.
MCQs Sections
Over 800 single-response style questions to cover the entire subject.
Over 90 image-based questions to match with current examination pattern.
Clinical image-based questions to test the knowledge of early clinical exposure (ECE).
Questions on special topics such as assisted reproductive techniques, ultrasonography in embryology, fetal viability, surrogate motherhood, contraception, sex ratio, teratogenesis, abortion, infertility, sterility, and pregnancy tests to emphasise these topics.
Free online access at CBSiCentral app (through scratch code) to ?drawing videos of embryology, ?interactive MCQ tests, and ?exclusive high value study material offers great flexibility.
MRCPCH Clinical Examination A PRACTICAL GUIDE
The Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom have a unique history of assessing the postgraduate medical trainee in a fair and rigorous manner. The RCPCH continues to provide a robust and scrupulously fair system of postgraduate assessment in paediatrics that leads in the end to a hallmark of quality for the candidate who successfully qualifies for his MRCPCH. Obtaining the MRCPCH is an important landmark in the career trajectory of many paediatricians. MRCPCH is essentially an examination for the paediatric trainees in UK. However, over the years it has become one of the most prestigious paediatric examinations with high international reputation. There has been a need for systematic step-by-step guidance for postgraduate trainees in paediatrics aspiring for the MRCPCH. There is also a need for this guidance to be carefully tailored to the needs of postgraduate trainees in paediatrics. The book provides excellent practical advice in easy to understand language to assist the reader not only in passing the examination but also in being a good paediatrician. Anil Garg FRCPCH, FRCPI, DCH, Dip. Educ. PG Cert. Medical Careers is Consultant Paediatrician, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust; Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, Brighton Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust; and Associate Clinical Professor, American University of Caribbean, St. Marteen. Neonatology and cardiology are his special expertise. He is a senior examiner for the RCPCH for MRCPCH and DCH and was Principal Regional Examiner for South East Thames region, England. He is currently working with Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) Deanery to improve MRCPCH teaching in the region. A very keen educator, he has developed and presented novel teaching and monitoring techniques at national and international meetings. He has noted the difficulties that the trainees face in the clinical part of MRCPCH examination and has developed successful study material to improve clinical skills. Siba Prosad Paul MRCPCH is a specialty trainee in pediatrics at Severn Deanery. He has published more than 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals in the UK and internationally. He has effectively taught many candidates for the new format of the MRCPCH examination, especially dealing with the difficulties it presents. He is interested in medical education and pediatric gastroenterology.
Modern System of Ophthalmology (MSO) Series Disorders of Retina and Vitreous
Modern System of Ophthalmology (MSO) is a series of multiple volumes, planned with a very specific aim to cater to the needs of residents in ophthalmology. The volume editors of this series make a team of like-minded and devoted teachers from different subspecialities. Disorders of Retina and Vitreous volume of MSO provides a comprehensive coverage on disorders of vitreous and retina in a concise manner. The text matter is complete and up-to-date with recent advances. It has been organised into six sections in an attractive colour format.
Modern System of Ophthalmology (MSO) Series Disorders of Cornea and Ocular Surface
Modern System of Ophthalmology (MSO) is a series of multiple volumes, planned with a very specific aim to cater to the needs of residents in ophthalmology. Volume editors of this series make a team of like-minded and devoted teachers from different sub-specialities of ophthalmology.
This volume Disorders of Cornea and Ocular Surface of MSO series, provides a comprehensive coverage of disorders of cornea and ocular surface. The text matter, complete and up-to-date with recent advances incorporated has been organised into eight sections:
Section I: Anatomy and Physiology of Cornea and Ocular Surface
Section 11: Clinical Evaluation and Investigative Techniques for Cornea and Ocular Surface
Section 111: Developmental Anomalies and Metabolic Disorders of Conjunctiva and Cornea
Section IV: Diseases of Conjunctiva and Ocular Surface
Section V: Inflammatory Diseases of Cornea
Section VI: Non-Inflammatory Diseases of Cornea
Section VII: Surgical Procedures for Ocular Surface and Cornea
Section VI 11: Corneal Blindness and Eye Ban king