#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.
Aug 28, 2025•17 min
ICU Fellowship PrepCast
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.
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Episodes
#Epi 30 - Ascending cholangitis with septic shock
In this epsiode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient with ascending cholangitis.
May 20, 2025•13 min
#Ep 29 - Neuroprognostication in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest patient
This episode delves into the complex process of neuroprognostication following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, emphasizing a multimodal approach. It thoroughly examines historical factors, clinical examination findings, imaging (CT/MRI), neurophysiological tests (EEG, SSEPs), and biomarkers like neuron-specific enolase. The hosts highlight the importance of integrating multiple data points and effective communication with families, moving beyond isolated findings to ensure comprehensive patient assessment.
May 06, 2025•16 min
# 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.
Apr 28, 2025•21 min
# 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.
Dec 08, 2024•27 min
#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.
Dec 02, 2024•29 min
#Epi 25 - Shock post Cardiac surgery
In this episode, we discuss the interesting presentation of cardiogenic shock post-MVR due to SAM.
Oct 09, 2024•11 min
# Epi 24 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Necrotising fasciitits
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient presenting with necrotising fasciitis.
Sep 25, 2024•15 min
# 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.
Jul 05, 2024•11 min
# Epi 22 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Asthma Management
This episode discusses the management of severe asthma in intensive care.
May 08, 2024•20 min
# Epi 21 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Organophosphate poisoning
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic work up and management of organophosphate poisoning.
Apr 27, 2024•11 min
# Epi 20 - ICU Fellowship Snippet - Legionella Pneumonia
In this episode, we discuss characteristics of legionella pneumonia and its management.
Apr 02, 2024•16 min
# 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
Jun 16, 2023•31 min
# 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.
May 07, 2023•32 min
# 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.
Feb 27, 2023•32 min
# 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.
Jan 03, 2023•26 min
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.
Nov 14, 2022•27 min
# 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.
Jul 10, 2022•28 min
# 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.
May 28, 2022•29 min
# 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
Apr 19, 2022•24 min
# 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.
Mar 05, 2022•29 min
# 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.
Jan 26, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
# 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.
Dec 24, 2021•31 min
# 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.
Dec 10, 2021•25 min
# 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.
Nov 22, 2021•21 min
# 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.
Oct 13, 2021•26 min
# 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.
Sep 19, 2021•28 min
# 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.
Sep 05, 2021•29 min
# Epi 3 - Fellowship Vivas - SAH, LA toxicity and Difficult Airway
In this podcast, we discuss 3 fellowship vivas from previous exams.
Aug 20, 2021•23 min
# 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.
Aug 06, 2021•19 min
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