First published in 1989, this book has become the standard text on the subject. It is a skills manual which explains the various
preoperative and postoperative procedures and the related diagnostic and therapeutic processes used in clinical practice. The
book also describes the basics of correctly handling medical/surgical appliance and highlights their working principles. The text is
presented in a simple, clear and succinct manner and makes the content comprehensible for readers. The earlier editions of the
book have had several reprints owing to its huge popularity.
This book is targeted primarily to meet the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing and paramedical students
as well as trainee and practicing surgeons, physicians and nurses.