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ICU Primary PrepCast

This podcast is about Intensive care pharmacology and physiology. This is created to prepare intensive care trainees for their primary CICM exams. However, it will be of benefit to anyone who works in intensive care and keen to acquire new knowledge or want to refresh their memory.

  1. 103

    # Epi 103 - ICU Primary Snippet - EVD Vs Intra-parenchymal monitor

    In this episode, we discuss the differences between EVD and intrapreanchymal ICP monotors.

  2. 102

    # Epi 102 - ICU Primary Snippet - Meropenem pharmacology

    In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of Meropenem. 

  3. 101

    #Epi 101 - ICU Primary Snippet - Gabapentin

    In this episode, we discuss the classification of anticonvulsants and the pharmacology of gabapentin. 

  4. 100

    #Epi 100 - ICU Primary Snippet - Anatomy for lumbar puncture

    In this episode, we discuss the anatomy for the lumbar puncture and compare the differences between adult and paediatric populations.

  5. 99

    #Epi 99- ICU Primary Snippet - Temperature measurement

    In this episode, we discuss underlying principles of various temperature measurement methods.

  6. 98

    # Epi 98 - ICU Primary Snippet 41 - Anatomy of Sympathetic Nervous System

    In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of sympathetic nervous system w.r.t origin, fibre type, receptors and neurotransmitters.

  7. 97

    Epi 97 - ICU Primary Snippet 40 - Metoprolol Vs Verapamil

    In this episode, we compare and contrast the pharmacological profiles of Metoprolol and verapamil. 

  8. 96

    Epi 96 - ICU Primary Snippet 39 - Lactate

    In this episode, we cover the production, metabolism and the role played by lactate in the body.

  9. 95

    Epi 95 - ICU Primary Snippet 38 - Work of Breathing and Lung Efficiency

    In this episode, we discuss the concept of Work of breathing and lung efficiency.

  10. 94

    Epi 94 - ICU Primary Snippet 37 - Femoral Vein anatomy

    In this episode, we discuss the procedural anatomy of the femoral vein including surface 

  11. 93

    #Epi 93 - ICU Primary Snippet 36 - Fibrinolysis and Alteplase

    In this episode, we discuss the process of fibrinolysis in relation to coagulation cascade and the pharmacology of Alteplase.

  12. 92

    #Epi 92 - ICU Primary Snippet 35 - Remifentanyl Vs Fentanyl

    In this episdoe, we compare and contrast fentanyl and remifentanyl.

  13. 91

    #Epi 91 - ICU Primary Snippet 34 - Receptors - Agonist, Partial agonist and Inverse agonist

    in this episode, we discuss the role of various receptors and describe the terms - partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonists.

  14. 90

    #Epi 90 - ICU Primary Snippet 33 - Venous Admixture and effect of Supplemental Oxygen

    In this episode, we discuss the concept of venous admixture and the effect of supplemental oxygen on it in adults.

  15. 89

    Epi 89 - ICU Primary Snippet 32 - Effect of sudden and sustained increase in afterload on LV.

    In this episode, we discuss the consequences of sudden and sustained afterload increase on the Left ventricle.

  16. 88

    #Epi 88 - ICU Primary Snippet 31 -Furosemide Vs Acetazolamide

    In this episode, we discuss the differences between two diuretic medications - Furosemide and Acetazolamide.

  17. 87

    #Epi 87 - ICU Primary Snippet 30 - Opioid Receptors

    In this episode, we discuss various opioid receptors, their characteristics, distribution and activation process.

  18. 86

    #Epi 86 - ICU Primary Snippet 29 - Renal Physiology - Urine concentrating mechanisms

    In this episode, we discuss various mechanisms by which the kidney concentrates urine.

  19. 85

    #Epi 85 - ICU Primary Snippet 28 - Neonatal Physiology Cardiovascular Changes

    In this episode, we discuss the CVS changes after the birth.

  20. 84

    #Epi 84 - ICU Primary Snippet 27 - Neonatal Physiology Part 1

    In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford talks about respiratory changes occurring at birth. 

  21. 83

    #Epi 83 - ICU Primary Snippet 26 - Uteroplacental Circulation

    In this episode, we discuss the key characteristics of uteroplacental circulation, including double Bohr and double Haldane effect.

  22. 82

    # Epi 82 - ICU Primary Snippet 25 - CVS changes during Pregnancy and at Term.

    In this episode, Mike and I discuss the physiological changes in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy and at the term, their implication on pharmacokinetics.

  23. 81

    #Epi 81 - ICU Primary Snippet 24 - Respiratory changes during Pregnancy and Term

    In this episode, Mike and I discuss the respiratory changes during the pregnancy and at the term.

  24. 80

    #Epi 80 - ICU Primary Snippet 23 - Control of Breathing

    In this episode, we discuss the control of breathing and its clinical relevance.

  25. 79

    #Epi 79 - ICU Primary Snippet 22 - Arterial Pressure Transducers

    In this episode, Mike discusses arterial pressure transducers, including natural frequency, resonance and damping.

  26. 78

    #Epi 78 - ICU Primary Snippet 21 - CO2 carriage in Blood

    In this podcast, we discuss CO2 carriage in blood.

  27. 77

    #Epi 77 - ICU Primary Snippet 20 - Structure of Adult Haemoglobin

    In this episode, we discuss the structure and functions of adult haemoglobin.

  28. 76

    # Epi 76 - ICU Primary Snippet 19 - pK/pD changes at Term in Pregnancy

    In this episode, we discuss various pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes that take place at term during pregnancy.

  29. 75

    # Epi 75 - ICU Primary Snippet 18 - Factors affecting Cardiac Output

    In this snippet, we cover all the physiological factors affecting Cardiac output. 

  30. 74

    # Epi 74 - ICU Primary Snippet 17 - Factors affecting Airway resistance

    In this episode, we discuss various physiological factors affecting airway resistance.    

  31. 73

    # Epi 73 - ICU Primary Snippet 16 - West Zones

    In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford explains the physiology of West Zones.

  32. 72

    # Epi 72 - ICU Primary Snippet 15 - GTN Pharmacology

    in this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of GTN.

  33. 71

    # Epi 71 - ICU Primary Snippet 14 - Principles of Hemofiltration and Hemodialysis

    In this episode, Mike talks about the principles of Hemofiltration and hemodialysis, along with the composition of fluid used in dialysis. 

  34. 70

    #Epi 70 - ICU Primary Snippet - Brain stem reflexes

    In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford explains the pathways for corneal, pupillary light, oculomotor and gag reflexes. 

  35. 69

    # Epi 69 - ICU Primary Snippet 12 - Physiological Control of SVR

    In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss the factors affecting SVR. 

  36. 68

    # Epi 68- ICU Primary Snippet 11 - Factors affecting PaCO2

    In this episode, Maddi covers various factors affecting PaCO2 levels.  

  37. 67

    # Epi 67- ICU Primary Snippet 10 - Doppler Effect and Properties of Ultrasound transducers

    In this episode, we discus briefly the physics of ultrasound, the Doppler effect and the properties of transducers.

  38. 66

    # Epi 66- ICU Primary Snippet 9 - Classification of Anti-psychotics and Haloperidol pharmacology

    In this episode, we discuss the classification of anti-psychotic medications and haloperidol pharmacology in depth.

  39. 65

    # Epi 65- ICU Primary Snippet 8 - Body water regulation

    In this episode, we discuss various mechanisms for body water regulation.

  40. 64

    # Epi 64 - ICU Primary Snippet 7 - Factors affecting Mixed Venous oxygen saturations

    In this episode, we discuss the concept of mixed venous oxygen saturation and various factors affecting it. 

  41. 63

    # Epi 63 - ICU Primary Snippet 6 - Pharmacology of 4% Albumin

    In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of 4% albumin. 

  42. 62

    # Epi 62 - ICU Primary Snippet 5- iNO and Prostacyclins

    In this epsiode, we discuss the MOA and adverse effects of iNO and prostacyclins. 

  43. 61

    # Epi 61 - ICU Primary Snippet 4- clot formation following vessel injury

    In this epsiode, I discuss the events following vessel injury leading up to clot formation.

  44. 60

    # Epi 60 - ICU Primary Snippet 3 - Smooth muscle cell - Excitation- contraction coupling

    In this episode, I discuss the physiology of smooth muscle cell contraction and how it differs from skeletal muscle cell contraction. 

  45. 59

    # Epi 59- ICU Primary Snippet 2 - Serum Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance

    In this episode, I discuss the importance and limitations of Serum creatinine and creatinine clearance for renal function assessment.

  46. 58

    # Epi 58- ICU Primary Snippet 1 - Critical Illness and Pharmacokinetics

    Wish you all a very happy 2023. From this episode, we will bring you the new series called Primary snippets, covering all difficult questions with less than a 50 % pass rate. The first snippet covers the impact of critical illness on pharmacokinetics.

  47. 57

    # Epi 57 - ICU Primary - Bedside Preparation - Albumin, PRBC and Blood Grouping

    Join us in this episode, where we discuss the pharmacology of IV albumin, PRBC, along with the process of blood grouping and cross-matching. 

  48. 56

    # Epi 56 - ICU Primary - Bedside Preparation - Blood Thinning Agents

    Join us as we discuss the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of blood thinning agents commonly used in the Intensive Care setting.  Test yourself on our fun fact questions and more.

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  50. 54

    #Epi 54 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 11 - Liver Physiology and pharmacology part 1

    In this episode, we discuss the functions of the liver, hepatic blood flow and the role of the cytochrome system in drug metabolism in intensive care.

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This podcast is about Intensive care pharmacology and physiology. This is created to prepare intensive care trainees for their primary CICM exams. However, it will be of benefit to anyone who works in intensive care and keen to acquire new knowledge or want to refresh their memory.

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