This book provides a selection of multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the subject of infections and infectious diseases to assist trainees in their preparation for examinations. Divided into 31 sections, each chapter covers a different systemic infection - topics include respiratory infections, STIs, parasitic infections, zoonosis, post-transplant infections, eye infections, sepsis, and many more. A section on techniques for diagnostic imaging of infectious diseases is also included. Questions are inline with current curricula and answers are accompanied by detailed explanations and references to assist understanding. This invaluable revision tool is further enhanced by more than 700 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Selection of MCQs on infections and infectious diseases for trainees Answers accompanied by detailed explanations and references Includes section on diagnostic imaging Features more than 700 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

There are 41 chapters in the manual under different section heads dealing with physiology, clinical applications, use in different types of respiratory failure, including end of life situations, and limitations, challenges as well as its use in pediatrics. This flagship book of ISCCM one of the first of its kind in India. Covers all aspects of noninvasive ventilation from initiation to disease specific conditions. Evidence-based and updated protocols have been used in easy to read format with flowcharts and diagrams. Stalwarts in this field have contributed to this book. This book will be helpful to all postgraduates, intensivists and physicians.

All new MCQs based on core concepts on each topic. Each question has separate explanations and references for further reading. Chapter-wise arranged MCQs. Two model question papers for practice. A must read book for all interested in critical care.

This atlas is a comprehensive guide to critical care for intensivists. Divided into eight sections, the book begins with discussion on airway management. The following sections describe critical care for different sub specialties - respiratory system, cardiology, gastroenterology and neurology. The final sections cover trauma cases, microbiology and miscellaneous topics which provide an overview of rheumatology, nephrology, haematology, ultrasound and more. The book is highly illustrated with more than 1100 clinical photographs, diagrams, radiological images and tables. Key points Comprehensive guide to critical care for intensivists Covers key sub specialties Includes trauma cases Highly illustrated with more than 1100 photographs, diagrams and radiological images

The prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments is now more important than ever. From simple hand washing to full PPE (personal protective equipment), hygiene maintenance has never been more at the forefront of people’s minds than during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. This book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of healthcare and laboratory-associated infections. Divided into twelve sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of infection and the use of antimicrobial agents. The following sections cover prevention and control of infection in different environments and situations including hospitals, laboratories, specific patient groups, and high risk and procedure areas. Different infection transmission methods are discussed in depth. The book concludes with guidance on standards and sample protocols, and training techniques. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by images and flow charts, and each chapter includes MCQs (multiple choice questions) to assist learning and revision. Key points Comprehensive guide to prevention and control of infection in healthcare environments Covers different environments, patient groups and infection transmission methods Features images and flow charts to assist learning Each chapter concludes with MCQs on the topic