The second edition is completely revised and updated with addition of 13 more chapters. The book is illustrated with flowcharts and algorithms. The salient features are:
Sterile handwashing and gloving techniques
Resuscitation of patient and trauma victim
Insertion of IV cannula, Ryles tube and Foleys catheter
Local anesthetic and nerve blocks
Minor surgical procedures
Intestinal anastomosis and vascular anastomosis
IV fluids and fluid management
Energy sources in surgery
Surgical nutrition
Ethics, informed consent and negligence
Head injury and orthopedics.