ICU Primary PrepCast
Swapnil
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.
Episodes
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Mar 28, 2023 • 9min
#Epi 70 - ICU Primary Snippet - Brain stem reflexes
Dr Mike Clifford, a neurology specialist, explains brain stem reflexes including pupillary light, corneal, oculomotor, and gag reflexes. The podcast delves into the pathways, anatomy, and clinical relevance of these reflexes for brain death diagnosis and patient assessments in ICU practice.
Mar 24, 2023 • 7min
# Epi 69 - ICU Primary Snippet 12 - Physiological Control of SVR
Delving into the complex world of systemic vascular resistance, this podcast covers the impact of vascular radius, chemoreceptors, hormones, and local factors on regulating vascular resistance.
Mar 16, 2023 • 6min
# Epi 68- ICU Primary Snippet 11 - Factors affecting PaCO2
Explore the complex factors affecting PaCO2 levels in arterial blood, including CO2 production, alveolar ventilation, metabolic rate, substrate utilization, and the role of chemoreceptors in ventilation regulation.
Mar 11, 2023 • 9min
# Epi 67- ICU Primary Snippet 10 - Doppler Effect and Properties of Ultrasound transducers
This podcast discusses the physics of ultrasound, the Doppler effect, and properties of ultrasound transducers. Delving into ultrasound generation, they cover terminology like wavelength, cycle, amplitude, and frequency. They also explore ultrasound imaging principles, pulse repetition frequency, attenuation, reflection, and Doppler effect in vascular imaging.
Mar 3, 2023 • 6min
# Epi 66- ICU Primary Snippet 9 - Classification of Anti-psychotics and Haloperidol pharmacology
Explore the classification of anti-psychotic medications and deep dive into the pharmacology of Haloperidol, including its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, interactions, and dosing.
Feb 23, 2023 • 12min
# Epi 65- ICU Primary Snippet 8 - Body water regulation
Exploring body water regulation and hormonal influence, the podcast delves into the intricate feedback mechanisms involving the hypothalamus, neuro-hypophysis, and kidneys. Topics include thirst stimulation, diuresis triggered by excess fluid intake, and the role of antidiuretic hormone in regulating water reabsorption. The episode also discusses the complex interplay of antidiuretic hormones, angiotensin, and physiological triggers in maintaining water equilibrium through mechanisms like vasopressin synthesis modulation and blood pressure regulation.
Feb 15, 2023 • 6min
# Epi 64 - ICU Primary Snippet 7 - Factors affecting Mixed Venous oxygen saturations
Delving into the complex world of mixed venous oxygen saturation, the podcast explores the impact of factors like oxygen delivery and consumption in the body's circulatory system.
Feb 9, 2023 • 7min
# Epi 63 - ICU Primary Snippet 6 - Pharmacology of 4% Albumin
Exploring the pharmacology of 4% albumin including its structure, indications, distribution, effects, and adverse reactions in medical contexts.
5 snips
Feb 1, 2023 • 6min
# Epi 62 - ICU Primary Snippet 5- iNO and Prostacyclins
Delve into the mechanisms and adverse effects of inhaled nitric oxide and prostacyclins, exploring their impact on pulmonary circulation, vasodilation, smooth muscle relaxation, and platelet function in detail.
Jan 25, 2023 • 7min
# Epi 61 - ICU Primary Snippet 4- clot formation following vessel injury
Delve into the fascinating journey of blood clot formation after vessel injury. Discover how vascular spasms trigger a complex sequence of events, leading to clot stabilization. Learn about the critical role platelets play and the intricate pathways that contribute to hemostasis. This insightful discussion sheds light on the remarkable processes that help our bodies heal.
