ICU Primary PrepCast

#Epi 104 - ICU Primary Snippet - Cardiovascular changes in Morbid Obesity 19.05.2026 5:56 ↓

In this episode, we discuss the definition of morbid obesity and the cardiovascular changes associated with it, including effects on preload, left and right heart function, cardiac output, pulmonary and systemic circulation, coronary circulation, and cardiac conduction.

# Epi 103 - ICU Primary Snippet - EVD Vs Intra-parenchymal monitor 18.04.2026 8:57 ↓

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

# Epi 102 - ICU Primary Snippet - Meropenem pharmacology 01.03.2026 8:22 ↓

In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of Meropenem. 

#Epi 101 - ICU Primary Snippet - Gabapentin 09.02.2026 7:34 ↓

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

#Epi 100 - ICU Primary Snippet - Anatomy for lumbar puncture 02.10.2025 14:02 ↓

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

#Epi 99- ICU Primary Snippet - Temperature measurement 01.10.2025 10:23 ↓

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

# Epi 98 - ICU Primary Snippet 41 - Anatomy of Sympathetic Nervous System 20.05.2025 7:58 ↓

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

Epi 97 - ICU Primary Snippet 40 - Metoprolol Vs Verapamil 22.04.2025 6:16 ↓

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

Epi 96 - ICU Primary Snippet 39 - Lactate 07.04.2025 8:37 ↓

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

Epi 95 - ICU Primary Snippet 38 - Work of Breathing and Lung Efficiency 25.03.2025 9:10 ↓

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

Epi 94 - ICU Primary Snippet 37 - Femoral Vein anatomy 29.09.2024 5:55 ↓

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

#Epi 93 - ICU Primary Snippet 36 - Fibrinolysis and Alteplase 22.09.2024 5:54 ↓

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

#Epi 92 - ICU Primary Snippet 35 - Remifentanyl Vs Fentanyl 14.09.2024 8:00 ↓

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

#Epi 91 - ICU Primary Snippet 34 - Receptors - Agonist, Partial agonist and Inverse agonist 19.05.2024 8:32 ↓

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

#Epi 90 - ICU Primary Snippet 33 - Venous Admixture and effect of Supplemental Oxygen 16.05.2024 7:27 ↓

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

Epi 89 - ICU Primary Snippet 32 - Effect of sudden and sustained increase in afterload on LV. 07.05.2024 7:33 ↓

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

#Epi 88 - ICU Primary Snippet 31 -Furosemide Vs Acetazolamide 11.04.2024 8:48 ↓

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

#Epi 87 - ICU Primary Snippet 30 - Opioid Receptors 01.04.2024 7:16 ↓

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

#Epi 86 - ICU Primary Snippet 29 - Renal Physiology - Urine concentrating mechanisms 16.03.2024 9:46 ↓

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

#Epi 85 - ICU Primary Snippet 28 - Neonatal Physiology Cardiovascular Changes 15.12.2023 13:41 ↓

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

#Epi 84 - ICU Primary Snippet 27 - Neonatal Physiology Part 1 27.11.2023 9:56 ↓

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

#Epi 83 - ICU Primary Snippet 26 - Uteroplacental Circulation 27.10.2023 10:25 ↓

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

# Epi 82 - ICU Primary Snippet 25 - CVS changes during Pregnancy and at Term. 16.10.2023 9:48 ↓

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

#Epi 81 - ICU Primary Snippet 24 - Respiratory changes during Pregnancy and Term 03.10.2023 10:16 ↓

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