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Ghai Essential Pediatrics
For over four decades Ghai Essential Pediatrics has been India's most trusted resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in pediatrics. The ninth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to ensure that the reader has access to latest information on diagnoses and therapies. • Emphasis on recognition and management of common pediatric conditions. • Liberal use of algorithms and tables emphasise differential diagnosis, and integrating strategies for evaluation and management. • Updated guidelines on diagnosis and management of hypertension, tuberculosis and other infections, and diabetes mellitus. • Extensively revised chapters on nutrition, growth, adolescent health, immunization, infections, gastrointestinal system, malignancies, and inborn errors of metabolism. • Fresh perspectives from new contributing authors on disorders of development, central nervous system, otorhinolaryngology, micronutrients, poisonings and IMNCI. • References to relevant websites and updated resources for suggested reading. • Free access to a dedicated App that provides resource of related clinical photographs, radiographs, tables and algorithms to enhance student-learning and support class-teaching. Read more
About This Book
For over four decades Ghai Essential Pediatrics has been India's most trusted resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in pediatrics. The ninth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to ensure that the reader has access to latest information on diagnoses and therapies. • Emphasis on recognition and management of common pediatric conditions. • Liberal use of algorithms and tables emphasise differential diagnosis, and integrating strategies for evaluation and management. • Updated guidelines on diagnosis and management of hypertension, tuberculosis and other infections, and diabetes mellitus. • Extensively revised chapters on nutrition, growth, adolescent health, immunization, infections, gastrointestinal system, malignancies, and inborn errors of metabolism. • Fresh perspectives from new contributing authors on disorders of development, central nervous system, otorhinolaryngology, micronutrients, poisonings and IMNCI. • References to relevant websites and updated resources for suggested reading. • Free access to a dedicated App that provides resource of related clinical photographs, radiographs, tables and algorithms to enhance student-learning and support class-teaching. Read more
| ISBN-13 | 9789387964105 |
| ISBN-10 | 9387964108 |
| Publisher | CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd, India |
| Publication Date | June 2019 |
| Edition | 9 |
| Pages | 814 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 7.99 x 10 x 1.85 inches |
| Weight | 1.43 pounds |
Expert Analysis & Insights
In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions
Algorithms and tables are designed for quick differential diagnosis and management integration, which supports at-a-glance lookup. The app provides searchable access to images and radiographs, enhancing quick reference on the go.
Useful for quick bedside reference during rounds; keep the app installed for rapid image and table access. For comprehensive literature searches, use online databases.
Extensive revisions across major systems—nutrition, growth, adolescent health, immunization, infections, GI, malignancies, and inborn errors—indicate comprehensive coverage of core pediatrics. The addition of new chapters on development, CNS, ENT, micronutrients, and poisonings broadens the scope.
Serves as a definitive single-volume reference for general pediatrics in India; for rare or highly specialized conditions, consult subspecialty monographs.
For over four decades, this has been India's most trusted resource for undergraduate and postgraduate pediatrics, indicating strong alignment with Indian medical curricula and exam content. Revisions to core topics like nutrition, growth, immunization, and IMNCI reflect standard training requirements.
Ideal for MBBS and MD pediatrics students in India; international trainees should verify alignment with their local board requirements and supplement with region-specific guidelines.
Algorithms and tables are highlighted as tools for integrating evaluation and management, which translates into practical decision support. Updated guidelines for common infections and chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension offer actionable recommendations.
Good for residents and practitioners managing common pediatric problems; for procedural skills, use a dedicated atlas or hands-on workshop.
Updated guidelines on hypertension, tuberculosis, other infections, and diabetes mellitus directly support current clinical decision-making. Emphasis on recognition and management of common pediatric conditions, with algorithms and tables for differential diagnosis and evaluation, gives bedside utility.
Useful for ward rounds and outpatient clinics in resource-limited settings; supplement with a dedicated pediatric emergency or critical care manual for acute presentations.
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