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About the Book :First published in 1989, this book has become the standard text on the subject. It is a work manual, which explains the various pre- and postoperative procedures and the related diagnostic and therapeutic processes. The book also describes the basics of handling and correctly using medical/surgical appliances. It highlights their working principles as well. The text, presented in a simple, clear and succinct manner, makes the subject easily comprehensible for readers. The previous editions of the book have had several reprints owing to its huge popularity.Interesting Facts :The sixth edition is a considerably revised version with inclusion of the several new chapters: A comprehensive chapter on Basic Nursing Care (including basic nursing, perioperative nursing, and advanced nursing care) to attune students, nurses and residents to routine daily bedside management and rehabilitation following surgery, which helps in better patient care Several new chapters on procedures o Intercostal Tube Drainage o Paediatric Procedures and Devices o ENT Procedures o Gynecological Procedures Large number of diagrams added to facilitate easy and clear understanding of instruments and their working mechanisms Improved layouts and typography to enhance visual appeal, which makes reading easier and interesting Compact, concise text to avoid redundancy The book is targeted primarily to meet the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing and paramedical students as well as trainee and practicing surgeons and physicians.About the Author :Mansukh B. Patel, Yogesh P. Upadhyay