# 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.
May 20, 2025•8 min
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.
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Episodes
Epi 97 - ICU Primary Snippet 40 - Metoprolol Vs Verapamil
In this episode, we compare and contrast the pharmacological profiles of Metoprolol and verapamil.
Apr 22, 2025•6 min
Epi 96 - ICU Primary Snippet 39 - Lactate
In this episode, we cover the production, metabolism and the role played by lactate in the body.
Apr 07, 2025•9 min
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.
Mar 25, 2025•9 min
Epi 94 - ICU Primary Snippet 37 - Femoral Vein anatomy
In this episode, we discuss the procedural anatomy of the femoral vein including surface
Sep 29, 2024•6 min
#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.
Sep 22, 2024•6 min
#Epi 92 - ICU Primary Snippet 35 - Remifentanyl Vs Fentanyl
In this episdoe, we compare and contrast fentanyl and remifentanyl.
Sep 14, 2024•8 min
#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.
May 19, 2024•9 min
#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.
May 16, 2024•7 min
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.
May 07, 2024•8 min
#Epi 88 - ICU Primary Snippet 31 -Furosemide Vs Acetazolamide
In this episode, we discuss the differences between two diuretic medications - Furosemide and Acetazolamide.
Apr 11, 2024•9 min
#Epi 87 - ICU Primary Snippet 30 - Opioid Receptors
In this episode, we discuss various opioid receptors, their characteristics, distribution and activation process.
Apr 01, 2024•7 min
#Epi 86 - ICU Primary Snippet 29 - Renal Physiology - Urine concentrating mechanisms
In this episode, we discuss various mechanisms by which the kidney concentrates urine.
Mar 16, 2024•10 min
#Epi 85 - ICU Primary Snippet 28 - Neonatal Physiology Cardiovascular Changes
In this episode, we discuss the CVS changes after the birth.
Dec 15, 2023•14 min
#Epi 84 - ICU Primary Snippet 27 - Neonatal Physiology Part 1
In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford talks about respiratory changes occurring at birth.
Nov 27, 2023•10 min
#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.
Oct 27, 2023•10 min
# 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.
Oct 16, 2023•10 min
#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.
Oct 03, 2023•10 min
#Epi 80 - ICU Primary Snippet 23 - Control of Breathing
In this episode, we discuss the control of breathing and its clinical relevance.
Jul 16, 2023•13 min
#Epi 79 - ICU Primary Snippet 22 - Arterial Pressure Transducers
In this episode, Mike discusses arterial pressure transducers, including natural frequency, resonance and damping.
Jul 07, 2023•9 min
#Epi 78 - ICU Primary Snippet 21 - CO2 carriage in Blood
In this podcast, we discuss CO2 carriage in blood.
Jun 29, 2023•8 min
#Epi 77 - ICU Primary Snippet 20 - Structure of Adult Haemoglobin
In this episode, we discuss the structure and functions of adult haemoglobin.
Jun 17, 2023•7 min
# 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.
Jun 11, 2023•7 min
# Epi 75 - ICU Primary Snippet 18 - Factors affecting Cardiac Output
In this snippet, we cover all the physiological factors affecting Cardiac output.
Jun 04, 2023•10 min
# Epi 74 - ICU Primary Snippet 17 - Factors affecting Airway resistance
In this episode, we discuss various physiological factors affecting airway resistance.
May 28, 2023•9 min
# Epi 73 - ICU Primary Snippet 16 - West Zones
In this episode, Dr Mike Clifford explains the physiology of West Zones.
May 21, 2023•10 min
# Epi 72 - ICU Primary Snippet 15 - GTN Pharmacology
in this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of GTN.
May 08, 2023•8 min
# 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.
Apr 16, 2023•10 min
#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.
Mar 28, 2023•9 min
# Epi 69 - ICU Primary Snippet 12 - Physiological Control of SVR
In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss the factors affecting SVR.
Mar 24, 2023•7 min
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