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Book Review
Textbook of pulmonary and critical care medicine by Dr. S.
K. Jindal
Pages: In two volumes
having 2248 pages.
Edition: 1st Edition, May,
2011.
Price: ` 4995.00
Published by: Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers (P) Ltd,
B-3, EMCA House, 23/23B,
Ansari Road, Daryaganj,
New Delhi - 110 002.
ISBN: 978-93-5025-073-0.
There has been a paucity of Indian textbooks in the field
of respiratory medicine. Last year has witnessed the
arrival of some high-quality indigenous publications in
the field. One of the important additions is the “Textbook
of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine” by Dr. SK Jindal
(Editor-in-Chief). Dr. PS Shankar, Dr. Suhail Raoof, Dr.
Dheeraj Gupta, Dr. Ashutosh N Aggarwal, and Dr. Ritesh
Agarwal are the associate editors. Dr. Jindal is the Professor
and Head of Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Post
Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research,
Chandigarh.
Dr. Jindal is known among the respiratory professionals for
his quality and integrity that he has maintained. He is an
eminent respiratory physician and an esteemed medical
faculty. He has done pioneering research work in several
areas of respiratory medicine and has received many
awards. He has been actively involved in editorial work
related to various national and international publications
and has been a member of many taskforce and guideline
committees. Most of the sections in this textbook have been
edited by Dr. Jindal himself assisted by a group of national
and international experts on the subject.
This first edition of “Textbook of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine” is dedicated to expanding human potential needed
for handling the growing vastness of the field. This book is an
excellent example of planned approach to the greatest extent
possible. It adopts an integrated and systematic approach to
respiratory diseases. This book has XXIII sections divided
into 173 chapters. Volume I includes important chapters
on respiratory physiology, microbiology, pathology, and
pharmacology. Clinical issues like history and respiratory
examination have been given particular emphasis as most of
the diagnoses in clinical medicine are based on a meticulous
history and adequately performed physical examinations.
It has separate chapters on customary as well as advanced
diagnostic modalities in respiratory medicine. Tuberculosis
and respiratory infections have always occupied an important
place in the health care of tropical and developing countries.
This issue has been covered comprehensively in this textbook.
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Practical issues on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease have been dealt with rigorously and efficiently. State-
of-the-art management of the diseases has been highlighted
throughout the textbook by the experts in the respective field.
Volume II includes interstitial lung disease, environmental,
occupational, and other lung disorders. Description of lung
tumors and management approach has been depicted in an
appreciable style. Respiratory and critical care medicine
has been given a special emphasis. Inclusion of newer
perspectives in pulmonary and critical care medicine adds
to the beauty of the publication. Respiratory monitoring
and therapeutic modalities used in intensive care have
been covered extensively. This will definitely inspire
respiratory physicians across the globe to update care
of patients with critical illnesses. Description on arterial
blood gas analysis, invasive procedures like cannulation,
intubation, and ventilation are some of the examples of
conscientiously covered areas, especially keeping Indian
context in mind. You will discover here in-depth chapters
on pulmonary manifestations of a systemic disease,
surgical aspects of respiratory diseases, and descriptions
on rare lung diseases that will be hardly found elsewhere.
It also covers the most recent developments on subjects
like genomics, health economics, ethics, and end-of-life
care. Images, tables, flow charts, and other illustrations
are excellently blended with neatly arranged text in
this textbook. Most of the references are up-to-date and
special care seems to have been taken in this respect. This
book was released in May 2011 and is one of the best
sellers in pulmonary medicine at bookshops and online
bookstores like www.amazon.com, www.bookstores.com, and
www. jaypeedigital.com. This is a highly useful textbook as
well as reference book not only for clinicians and postgraduate
students in the field of respiratory medicine but also for others
related to physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and research
institutes. Overall, we highly recommend this book as an
excellent and durable reference on respiratory medicine.
Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Virendra Singh
Division of Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine, Department of
Medicine, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, India.
E-mail: drbbshar08@yahoo.co.in
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