Skip to content
PodParley
ICU Fellowship PrepCast podcast artwork

PODCAST · education

ICU Fellowship PrepCast

by Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi

This podcast series is created for Intensive care trainees who are appearing for their final fellowship exam. The idea is to discuss different vivas asked in previous College of Intensive Care exams. However, this series will be useful for all healthcare professionals working in Intensive care to sharpen their critical thinking.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Apr 15, 2026 · Source feed

Subscribe · 0 Bookmark

Episodes

  1. #Epi 36 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Pulmonary Embolism: Risk Stratification & the New AHA/ACC Guidelines

    In this episode, Dr Swapnil Pawar and Dr Madhuri Anupindi work through a case-based viva on acute pulmonary embolism: a 40-year-old with a CTPA-proven saddle PE after a long-haul flight. We cover: – Risk stratification using the 2019 ESC guidelines: sPESI, haemodynamic criteria, and the imaging…

    more

  2. #Epi 35 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Ischaemic Colitis following EVAR

    In this episode, we discuss the management of a 75-year-old patient who develops bloody diarrhoea on day two following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. We cover the differential diagnosis, the mechanisms of ischaemic colitis in this setting, the...

  3. #Epi 34 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Aortoenteric Fistula and AKI

    In this episode, we discuss the management of a 72-year-old patient presenting with massive upper GI bleeding from an aortoenteric fistula following endovascular AAA repair. We cover the differential diagnosis, immediate resuscitation priorities, and the post-operative management of acute kidney...

  4. # Epi 33 - Fellowship Snippet - Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of various complications associated with subarachnoid haemorrhage.

  5. #Epi 31- ICU Fellowship Snippet - Post-Spleenectomy patient

    In this episode, we discuss the management of a post-splenectomy patient admitted to the intensive care unit.

  6. #Epi 30 - Ascending cholangitis with septic shock

    In this epsiode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient with ascending cholangitis.

  7. #Ep 29 - Neuroprognostication in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest patient

    In this episode, we discuss the multi-modal approach to neuroprognostication in out of hospital cardiac arrest patient.

  8. # Epi 28 - Weaning of a Long term ventilated patient in ICU

    In this episode, we discuss the challenges and an approach for weaning long term mechanically ventilated patient in intensive care.

  9. # Epi 27 - Acute Subdural haematoma management

    In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting to regional ED with acute subdural haematoma.

  10. #Epi 26 - OHCA in Obese Patient

    In this episode, we discuss the challenges involved in the management of an obese patient admitted to intensive care after OHCA.

  11. #Epi 25 - Shock post Cardiac surgery

    In this episode, we discuss the interesting presentation of cardiogenic shock post-MVR due to SAM.

  12. # Epi 24 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Necrotising fasciitits

    In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with necrotising fasciitis.

  13. # Epi 23 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Type 1 respiratory failure in Immunocompramised patient

    In this episode, we discuss the differential diagnosis and management of type 1 respiratory failure in immunocompromised patient.

  14. # Epi 22 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Asthma Management

    This episode discusses the management of severe asthma in intensive care.

  15. # Epi 21 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Organophosphate poisoning

    In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic work up and management of organophosphate poisoning.

  16. # Epi 20 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Legionella Pneumonia

    In this episode, we discuss characteristics of legionella pneumonia and its management.

  17. # Epi 19 - Fellowship Vivas - Peri-operative complications, Paediatric burns, Non-inferiority trials

    In this episode, we discuss 3 more CICM fellowship vivas- post-operative neurological deterioration, paediatric burns management and pros/cons of

  18. # Epi 18 - Fellowship Vivas - Status Epilepticus, Cholangitis and Percutaneous Tracheostomy

    In this episode, we discuss key 3 vivas - diagnosis and management of Acute cholangitis, Status epilepticus and the role of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy in ICU patients.

  19. # Epi 17 - Fellowship Vivas - Fluid resuscitation in Sepsis, Renal replacement therapy, and PCV

    In this episode, we discuss three fellowship vivas addressing controversies related to fluid resuscitation in septic shock, renal replacement therapy in AKI and pressure-controlled ventilation mode.

  20. # Epi 16 - Fellowship Vivas - Type 1 Respiratory failure, Determination of Brain death and Failed intubation

    Join us in this episode, where we discuss the management of hypoxic patient post bronchoscopy, the determination of brain death and an approach to deal with failed intubation in a hypoxic patient.

  21. Epi 15 - Fellowship Vivas - Thrombocytopenia, TAVI and ICP monitoring.

    in this episode, we discuss 3 fellowship vivas from past exams. We discuss thrombocytopenia, TAVI and ICP monitoring in ICU patient.

  22. # Epi 14 - Fellowship Vivas - Delayed Cerebral ischemia, Hepatic encephalopathy and Burns

    In this episode, we discuss three key topics - Delayed cerebral ischemia, hepatic encephalopathy and management of burn patients in ICU.

  23. # Epi 13 - Fellowship Vivas - Anti-fungal treatment,Failure to wean, Pacemaker troubleshooting,

    In this podcast, we discuss another 3 sets of vivas - The role of antifungal treatment in ICU, Failure to wean from mechanical ventilation and pacemaker troubleshooting in a post-cardiac surgical patient.

  24. # Epi 12 - Fellowship Vivas - TTM, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Pain management in Post AAA repair

    In this episode, we discuss the role of targeted temperature management in OOHCA, management of Wernicke's encephalopathy, and Post AAA repair pain management

  25. # Epi 11 - Fellowship Vivas - TENS, Aortic Dissection, Proning

    In this episode, we discuss the management of TENS ( rare dermatological emergency), aortic dissection and dive deeper into the rationale of proning in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure.

  26. # Epi 10 - Fellowship Vivas - Asthma in pregnancy, ICH and Respiratory failure in Pancreatitis

    In this episode, we discuss the nuances of managing a pregnant patient with Asthma, an elderly patient with intracranial hemorrhage and differentials of type 1 respiratory failure in acute pancreatitis.

  27. # Epi 9 - Fellowship Vivas - Can't Intubate, Can't Ventilate & Cervical Spinal Injury

    In this podcast, we discuss the management of the Can not intubate, can not ventilate (CICV) situation and Cervical Spinal injury patient.

  28. # Epi 8 - How to pass Fellowship Exams - Conversation with A/Prof Stuart Lane

    In this episode, second part exam chair A/prof Stuart Lane shares his insights into exam result patterns and also gives some tips on preparation for part 2 CICM exams.

  29. # Epi 7 - Fellowship Vivas - Morbid Obesity, Digoxin Toxicity and Traumatic Hepatic Injury

    In this episode we discuss 3 fellowship vivas - management of morbidly obese patients in cardiac arrest, patients admitted with digoxin toxicity and management of post-traumatic hepatic injury.

  30. # Epi 6 - Fellowship Vivas - Post-Transplant Patient, Tracheostomy Complication & ICC insertion

    In this episode, Maddi and I discuss 3 exam vivas covering post-heart transplant patient, Tracheostomy complications and ICC insertion.

  31. # Epi 5 - Fellowship Vivas - Submassive PE, Esophageal Perforation & Malaria

    In this podcast, we discuss other 3 vivas covering management of submissive PE, esophageal perforation post TOE and falciparum malaria in the overseas returned travellers.

  32. # Epi 4 - Hot Cases - How to Approach a Neuro Hot Case?

    In this episode, I share my approach to neuro cases in the Fellowship exam.

  33. # Epi 3 - Fellowship Vivas - SAH, LA toxicity and Difficult Airway

    In this podcast, we discuss 3 fellowship vivas from previous exams.

  34. # Epi 2 - Hot Cases - How to Approach Hot Case?

    In this episode, I share an approach towards fellowship hot cases presented in the CICM final fellowship exam.

  35. # Epi 1 - Vivas - MH, Failed Extubation and Pancreatitis

    Join us in this episode, where Maddi and I discuss previously asked 3 viva scenarios around 3 themes - Malignant hyperthermia, Failed extubation and Pancreatitis.

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast series is created for Intensive care trainees who are appearing for their final fellowship exam. The idea is to discuss different vivas asked in previous College of Intensive Care exams. However, this series will be useful for all healthcare professionals working in Intensive care to sharpen their critical thinking.

HOSTED BY

Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi

Produced by Dr Swapnil Pawar

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does ICU Fellowship PrepCast have?

ICU Fellowship PrepCast currently has 35 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is ICU Fellowship PrepCast about?

This podcast series is created for Intensive care trainees who are appearing for their final fellowship exam. The idea is to discuss different vivas asked in previous College of Intensive Care exams. However, this series will be useful for all healthcare professionals working in Intensive care to...

How often does ICU Fellowship PrepCast release new episodes?

ICU Fellowship PrepCast has 35 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to ICU Fellowship PrepCast?

You can listen to ICU Fellowship PrepCast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts ICU Fellowship PrepCast?

ICU Fellowship PrepCast is created and hosted by Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi.
URL copied to clipboard!