This is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the successful and popular book which comes with the promise to fulfill the requirements of students pursuing MBBS or postgraduate courses in pediatrics.

Two chapters including those pertaining to Clinical Examination of the Newborn and Examination of the Musculoskeletal System have been completely rewritten. All other sections and chapters have been thoroughly updated. This edition also incorporates the 2024 ICMR recommendations on Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines as adapted by Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and National Neonatology Forum (NNF). Extended IAP BMI Charts and IAP Obesity Guidelines 2023 along with National Immunization Schedule for 2024 are also included.

This book retains its major charms and strengths in terms of a pleasing 4-color format, student-friendly presentation, logical concepts, easy language, and graphical representation for easy retention. Also includes a large number of new figures and photographs to facilitate better visualization of clinical examination and diagnosis.