Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi

ICU Primary PrepCast

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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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Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi

Episodes

# Epi 55 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 12 - Renal Physiology 21.06.2022 24:08

#Epi 54 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 11 - Liver Physiology and pharmacology part 1 23.05.2022 25:58

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 13.04.2022 30:59

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 11.03.2022 27:08

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 22.01.2022 24:43

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 23.12.2021 27:11

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 02.12.2021 24:58

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 02.11.2021 18:49

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 02.10.2021 30:02

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 02.09.2021 23:53

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 03.08.2021 24:53

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 01.07.2021 26:28

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 abou...

#Epi 43 - Primary Viva 3 - Morphine & BMR 09.06.2021 25:36

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 10.05.2021 22:06

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 10.03.2021 25:15

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 26.02.2021 37:09

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 12.01.2021 24:56

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

#038: Respiratory Physiology - Part 1 09.12.2020 22:51

In this episode, we discuss the anatomy and basic mechanics of the respiratory system.

#037: Physics and Monitoring in ICU - Part 2 31.10.2020 24:26

In this episode, we discuss the physics of invasive and noninvasive Bp monitoring along with the principles of cardiac output monitoring.

#036: Physics and Monitoring in ICU - Part 1 05.10.2020 25:53

In this podcast, we discuss the physics of ultrasound and Doppler along with the principles used in pulse oximetry and EtCO2 measurements.

#035: CNS Physiology 11.09.2020 24:40

In this episode, we discuss the physiology of the central nervous system in depth.

#034: Gastrointestinal Physiology 05.08.2020 22:29

In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss various frequently asked questions on GI Physiology.

#033: Haematology Physiology 01.07.2020 22:13

Haematology physiology is commonly asked in ICU primary exams. Join us in this podcast where we discuss haematology physiology in depth.

#032: Immunology 26.05.2020 22:00

In-depth understanding of Immune system for intensive care trainee is essential. In this podcast, Maddi & I talk about innate immunity, MHC proteins, the role of T & B lymphocytes along with hypersensitivity reactions.

#031: Liver Physiology 19.04.2020 27:23

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss hepatic physiology in depth.