ICU Primary PrepCast

By Swapnil

What's ICU Primary PrepCast about?

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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ICU Primary PrepCast episodes:

05.07.2024
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.
04.11.2024
#Epi 88 - ICU Primary Snippet 31 -Furosemide Vs Acetazolamide
In this episode, we discuss the differences between two diuretic medications - Furosemide and Acetazolamide.
04.01.2024
#Epi 87 - ICU Primary Snippet 30 - Opioid Receptors
In this episode, we discuss various opioid receptors, their characteristics, distribution and activation process.
03.16.2024
#Epi 86 - ICU Primary Snippet 29 - Renal Physiology - Urine concentrating mechanisms
In this episode, we discuss various mechanisms by which the kidney concentrates urine.
12.15.2023
#Epi 85 - ICU Primary Snippet 28 - Neonatal Physiology Cardiovascular Changes
In this episode, we discuss the CVS changes after the birth.
11.27.2023
#Epi 84 - ICU Primary Snippet 27 - Neonatal Physiology Part 1
In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford talks about respiratory changes occurring at birth.
10.27.2023
#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.
10.16.2023
# 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.
10.03.2023
#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.
07.16.2023
#Epi 80 - ICU Primary Snippet 23 - Control of Breathing
In this episode, we discuss the control of breathing and its clinical relevance.
07.07.2023
#Epi 79 - ICU Primary Snippet 22 - Arterial Pressure Transducers
In this episode, Mike discusses arterial pressure transducers, including natural frequency, resonance and damping.
06.29.2023
#Epi 78 - ICU Primary Snippet 21 - CO2 carriage in Blood
In this podcast, we discuss CO2 carriage in blood.
06.17.2023
#Epi 77 - ICU Primary Snippet 20 - Structure of Adult Haemoglobin
In this episode, we discuss the structure and functions of adult haemoglobin.
06.11.2023
# 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.
06.04.2023
# Epi 75 - ICU Primary Snippet 18 - Factors affecting Cardiac Output
In this snippet, we cover all the physiological factors affecting Cardiac output.
05.28.2023
# Epi 74 - ICU Primary Snippet 17 - Factors affecting Airway resistance
In this episode, we discuss various physiological factors affecting airway resistance.
05.21.2023
# Epi 73 - ICU Primary Snippet 16 - West Zones
In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford explains the physiology of West Zones.
05.08.2023
# Epi 72 - ICU Primary Snippet 15 - GTN Pharmacology
in this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of GTN.
04.16.2023
# 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.
03.28.2023
#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.
03.24.2023
# Epi 69 - ICU Primary Snippet 12 - Physiological Control of SVR
In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss the factors affecting SVR.
03.16.2023
# Epi 68- ICU Primary Snippet 11 - Factors affecting PaCO2
In this episode, Maddi covers various factors affecting PaCO2 levels.
03.11.2023
# 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.
03.03.2023
# 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.
02.23.2023
# Epi 65- ICU Primary Snippet 8 - Body water regulation
In this episode, we discuss various mechanisms for body water regulation.
02.15.2023
# 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.
02.09.2023
# Epi 63 - ICU Primary Snippet 6 - Pharmacology of 4% Albumin
In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of 4% albumin.
02.01.2023
# Epi 62 - ICU Primary Snippet 5- iNO and Prostacyclins
In this epsiode, we discuss the MOA and adverse effects of iNO and prostacyclins.
01.25.2023
# 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.
01.18.2023
# 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.
01.11.2023
# 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.
01.05.2023
# 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...
09.30.2022
# 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.
07.17.2022
# 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.
06.21.2022
# Epi 55 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 12 - Renal Physiology
05.23.2022
#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.
04.13.2022
#Epi 53 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 10 - Neuromuscular Blockade
In this episode, we discuss the physiology of neuromuscular junction, the pharmacology and the principles of neuromuscular monitoring.
03.11.2022
#Epi 52 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 9 - Trauma Patient
In this episode, we discuss coagulation cascade, the principles behind ROTEM and the pharmacology of Tranexamic acid.
01.22.2022
#Epi 51 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 8 - Elderly Patient
In this episode, we discuss the physiology and pharmacology relevant to an elderly patient admitted to the intensive care unit.
12.23.2021
#Epi 50 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 7 - Christmas Special
In this episode, we discuss 1. How does thermoregulation work in Santa? 2. How does a thermometer work? 3. What are the physiological effects when Santa returns to the North Pole?
12.02.2021
#Epi 49 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 6
In this episode, we continue to discuss how to prepare for primary exams at the bedside. We discuss carbohydrate metabolism, the pharmacology of TPN and the measurement of basal metabolic rate.
11.02.2021
#Epi 48 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 5
In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of oxygen, the physics behind oxygen sensors in the ventilator and the mechanism of oxygen delivery.
10.02.2021
#Epi 47 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 4
In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of brainstem reflexes along with the pharmacology of mannitol, phenytoin and levetiracetam.
09.02.2021
#Epi 46 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 3
In this episode, we discuss the modified Pomodoro technique for bedside Primary exam preparation. We examine the neurointensive care patient to discuss the anatomy of CSF production, Cerebral blood flow regulation and physics of ICP monitoring.
08.03.2021
#Epi 45 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 2
In this episode, we discuss the modified Pomodoro technique to help Primary candidates prepare for their exams during daily bedside ward rounds. 3 questions were discussed in this episode - Pulse oximeter, Comparison between Noradrenaline and vasopressin, and physiological effects...
07.01.2021
#Epi 44 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 1
Join us in the latest episode of ICU Primary Prepcast, where Dr Mike Clifford and I discuss how every ICU trainee can prepare for their primary exams on their day to day ward rounds. We suggest using the modified Pomodoro...
06.09.2021
#Epi 43 - Primary Viva 3 - Morphine & BMR
In this episode, Mike Clifford and I discuss how to answer some of the probing vivas.
05.10.2021
#Epi 42 - Primary Viva 2 - Cerebral Blood Flow & NMDA receptor
In this episode, we explore how the college examiner designs the viva and explores the knowledge on cerebral blood flow and NMDA receptors.
03.10.2021
#Epi 41 - Primary Viva 1 - Propofol & Atropine
In this episode, college examiner Dr Mike Clifford walks us through the metathinking of constructing vivas and the examiner's expectations with the real-time demonstration.
02.26.2021
#Epi 40 - Examiner's Top Tips
In this episode, Primary examiner Mike Clifford from Victoria talks about the common pitfalls in the ICU Primary exam and shares his top tips for exam preparation.

What's ICU Primary PrepCast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ICU Primary PrepCast episodes:

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

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

#Epi 87 - ICU Primary Snippet 30 - Opioid Receptors

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

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

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

#Epi 83 - ICU Primary Snippet 26 - Uteroplacental Circulation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

# Epi 73 - ICU Primary Snippet 16 - West Zones

# Epi 72 - ICU Primary Snippet 15 - GTN Pharmacology

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

#Epi 70 - ICU Primary Snippet - Brain stem reflexes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

# Epi 55 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 12 - Renal Physiology

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

#Epi 53 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 10 - Neuromuscular Blockade

#Epi 52 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 9 - Trauma Patient

#Epi 51 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 8 - Elderly Patient

#Epi 50 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 7 - Christmas Special

#Epi 49 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 6

#Epi 48 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 5

#Epi 47 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 4

#Epi 46 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 3

#Epi 45 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 2

#Epi 44 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 1

#Epi 43 - Primary Viva 3 - Morphine & BMR

#Epi 42 - Primary Viva 2 - Cerebral Blood Flow & NMDA receptor

#Epi 41 - Primary Viva 1 - Propofol & Atropine

#Epi 40 - Examiner's Top Tips