Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi

ICU Primary PrepCast

Education EN ↓ 105 episodes

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.

Author

Dr Swapnil Pawar & Dr Madhuri Anupindi

Episodes

#030: Renal Physiology 22.03.2020 22:47

In this podcast, we discuss what is GFR, how kidneys handle water homeostasis and bicarbonate regulation in detail.

#029: Obstetric Physiology 28.02.2020 25:05

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss the obstetric physiology relevant to intensive care training.

#028: CVS Physiology Part 4 31.01.2020 27:02

In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss some of the applied aspects of CVS physiology.

#027: CVS Physiology Part 3 30.12.2019 20:41

In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss the basics of cardiovascular physiology and peripheral circulation.

#026- CVS Physiology Part 2 01.12.2019 23:30

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss cardiac output and its determinants along with relevant applied physiology to intensive care.

#025- CVS Physiology Part 1 30.10.2019 23:09

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss the coronary circulation and the electrical conduction system of the heart.

#024- Endocrine Physiology Part 3 29.09.2019 17:31

In this episode, Maddi and I discuss the physiology of hypothalamus, pituitary and Adrenal glands.

#023- Endocrine Physiology Part 2 13.08.2019 22:11

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss thyroid and parathyroid physiology.

#022- Endocrine Physiology Part 1 18.07.2019 31:10

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss the physiology of pancreas along with basic of endocrine system. To access show notes, please visit www.critcareedu.com.au or click here .

#021- Local Anaesthetics & Steroids 17.06.2019 28:50

Use of local anaesthetics and steroids is not uncommon in ICU. In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss various pharmacological properties of these agents and their usage in Intensive care.

#020- Anti-Viral & Anti-Fungal 26.05.2019 23:02

Use of Anti-viral agents and Anti-fungal agents in Intensive care is not frequent, though not uncommon. In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss most commonly used anti-viral and anti-fungal agents in Intensive care.

#019- Antibiotics Part 3 29.04.2019 21:38

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss a few more commonly used antibiotics in Intensive care.

#018- Antibiotic Part 2 25.03.2019 19:55

In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss very commonly used classes of antibiotics in ICU i.e Penicillins and Cephalosporins.

#017- Antibiotic Pharmacology Part 1 02.03.2019 20:22

Antibiotic usage in intensive care is progressively increasing. Understanding of antibiotic pharmacology is the must for ICU physicians to get the dosing right and also, to tackle the problem of antibiotic resistance. In this podcast, Maddi an I discuss the various important concepts related to antibiotic pharmacology.

#016- Endocrine Pharmacology 13.02.2019 24:13

Use of Insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents and thyroxine are everyday in intensive care unit. In this podcast, Maddy and I discuss these agents in detail.

#015- IV Fluids Pharmacology 11.01.2019 19:52

In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss the pharmacology of Intravenous fluids used in intensive care. IV fluids are an integral part of ICU patient management, and in-depth knowledge of these agents is essential.

#014- Haematology Part 3 - Blood Products 15.12.2018 23:30

use of Blood and blood products in ICU is widespread. In this podcast episode, Maddi & I discuss various blood products and their implications in the ICU setting.

#013- Haematology Part 2 21.11.2018 18:12

In this podcast, Maddi & I continue to discuss other pharmacological agents such as antiplatelet agents, anti-fibrinolytic agents and plasminogen activators.

#012- Haematology Part 1- Anticoagulants in ICU 06.11.2018 21:54

Use of anticoagulants and their complications are quite common in intensive care. In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss commonly used anticoagulation agents in ICU.

#011- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology - 2 15.10.2018 16:29

Variceal bleeding & hepatic encephalopathy are commonly encountered gastrointestinal pathologies in ICU. In-depth knowledge of the pharmacological agents used in their treatment is often useful. In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss somatostatin analogues, terlipressin, lactulose and rifaxamin along with the agents commonly used for the treatment of constipation.

#010- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Part 1 04.10.2018 22:09

Use of Stress Ulcer prophylaxis, antiemetic agents and prokinetics is quite common in the Intensive care unit. In this podcast, Maddi& I discuss the pharmacology of these agents in depth.

#009- Respiratory Pharmacology 16.09.2018 21:13

Oxygen is the most commonly used drug in ICU, while bronchodilator use in ICU is not uncommon. In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss the pharmacology of these medications.

#008- Anticonvulsant Agents in ICU 01.09.2018 17:16

Use of anticonvulsant agents in Intensive care is not uncommon. In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss the pharmacology of commonly used anti-convulsant agents. The examiners like to ask about these agents, and in-depth knowledge of these drugs is essential.

#007- Sedative Agents in ICU 15.08.2018 23:49

In this podcast, Maddi and I discuss very commonly used class of medications in intensive care, i.e., Sedative agents. Use of these agents is frequent and deep understanding of each of these agents is essential.

#006- Opioids in ICU 28.07.2018 20:24

Come and join us to learn about a commonly used class of medications in the Intensive care unit, i.e. Opioids. In this podcast, Maddi & I discuss about opioid receptors, pharmacology of opioids pertinent to the intensive care and a reversal agent, i.e. Naloxone. Please provide your feedback @ icuprimaryprepcast@gmail.com