The changes in the present edition are significant and are in accordance with the current guidelines of National Medical Commission (NMC). This edition has been updated as per the CBME curriculum. It carries the extensive use of imaging studies as it is the need of the day. The chapter outlines, good number of tables, boxes are incorporated for easy understanding and reproduction. ...
ÔøΩ This tenth edition reflects the authoritative resource on comprehensive obstetric and perinatal care. ÔøΩ Written as per the Competency-based Medical Education Curriculum (NMC). ÔøΩ The language throughout the text is crisp, lucid and unambiguous. ÔøΩ Information is consistent and uniform across all the chapters. ÔøΩ Enriched with 790 line drawings, illustrations, photographs, boxes, tables, flowcharts, MR images, ultrasonograms and skiagrams. ÔøΩ Key points for quick revision and fast learning. ÔøΩ All the chapters have been thoroughly updated and restructured to reflect the contemporary obstetric care with quality. ÔøΩ Ch. 13 Normal Labor, Ch. 39 Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring, Ch. 31, 32, 33 on Perinatal Care, and Ch. 34 Analgesia and Anesthesia in Obstetrics have been extensively revised and updated. ÔøΩ Focuses on evidence-based knowledge. Core knowledge (must-know area) has been highlighted. ÔøΩ Standardized headings with different styles are for quick pick-up, comfortable reading, and easy reproduction. ÔøΩ Guidelines and recommendations of professional and academic organizations, e.g., RCOG, ACOG, ICOG, WHO, FIGO, NICE, CDC, ESHRE, ASRM, FOGSI have been highlighted. These highlighted matters are the must know for the individual topics discussed. They are the answers to the questions which the students are frequently tested on. ÔøΩ List of most frequently used abbreviations have been provided for easy navigation. ÔøΩ The Kernel and the Beyond Series are an extra addition. Its contents are structured to meet the one-to-one understanding of the topics for the examination point of view. It would meet the requirements for the undergraduates, postgraduates and nursing students. ÔøΩ The QR codes used in several topics in the book highlight the extra reading matters for advanced learning. This is an approach to encourage and prepare the postgraduate students for their various examinations.