ICU Primary PrepCast

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

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

# 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.

# 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.

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

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

# 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.

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

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

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

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

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

# 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.

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

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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?

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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 of hypoxia.

#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 technique i.e - 3 questions at one-bed space per day (25 min total) - One question about the pharmacology of one of the drugs that the patient is currently on - one question about the monitor attached to the patient - one question about the physiology related to that particular...

#Epi 43 - Primary Viva 3 - Morphine & BMR

In this episode, Mike Clifford and I discuss how to answer some of the probing vivas.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#Epi 39 - Respiratory Physiology - Part 2

In this episode, we discuss some of the important concepts of Respiratory physiology like FRC, closing capacity and mixed venous oxygen content.