The Short Textbook of Pediatrics (Paper Back)  | Released: 20191003

In this edition, we have made further strides to attain the enhanced excellence not only for the undergraduates but also for the benefit of postgraduates, residents, practitioners and teachers. The goal is to provide a down-to-earth blend of time-honored concepts along with the phenomenal explosion of knowledge in modern pediatrics with special emphasis on the needs in the Indian subcontinent.Each and every chapter stands updated with significant revisions. A new section on “Emergencies and Intensive Care”, many fresh illustrations (clinical photographs, diagrams, and algorithms/flowcharts), boxes and tables are added. An enlarged index shall further facilitate easy retrieval of information.FEATURES• A comprehensive, most up-to-date and state-of-the-art book with a focus on relevance in India and its neighbouring 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.