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This book aims to provide state-of-the-art information in a concise and simplified format. Apart from being a primary resource to undergraduate students, it is also expected to benefit postgraduates and practicing pediatricians as a primer for further study. The third edition has been extensively revised and updated as per new CBME curriculum.

Salient Features

• Based on Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum, prescribed by National Medical Commission, covering all 35 chapters and 406 competencies.
• Including latest guidelines (updated 2023) from various national and international academic and regulatory bodies to promote evidence-based care.
• Incorporating recent IAP recommendations on immunizations (2023), standard treatment guidelines (2022), parental guidelines (2021) and others, released since last edition.
• Covering national health programs in relevant chapters or under “Social Pediatrics”, including latest IMNCI Guidelines 2021 (new chapter) and current health targets under National Health Policy 2017.
• Providing latest and authentic demographic data based on NFHS-V (2019-21) or SRS (2022).
• Exclusive chapters “Clinical Pediatrics”, “Procedures and Equipments” and “Drugs and Medications” to promote diagnostic skills and rational management practices.
• Dedicated sections on basic considerations, clinical evaluation and laboratory investigations in chapters on systemic pediatrics, to enhance fundamental understanding and clinical skills.
• Revision and addition of over 200 figures and illustrations for visual appreciation and diagnostic algorithms for practical approach to common problems.
• Contributions by renowned experts in the relevant fields of pediatrics.
• Updated references to impart authenticity to information and to encourage further reading.