ICU Primary PrepCast

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#Epi 106 - ICU Primary Snippet - ROTEM: Platelet Dysfunction, Heparin and Hyperfibrinolysis Sep 17, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss viscoelastic testing in ICU using ROTEM. We cover the main assays (EXTEM, INTEM, FIBTEM, APTEM and HEPTEM), the key parameters (CT, CFT, A10, MCF and ML), and the expected changes and underlying mechanisms in platelet dysfunction, therapeutic heparin use and hyperfibrinolysis.

Read the full episode notes on Substack: https://critcareedu.substack.com/p/rotem-platelet-dysfunction-heparin

#Epi 105 - ICU Primary Snippet - Fever, Hyperthermia and Paracetamol Jul 09, 2026

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#Epi 104 - ICU Primary Snippet - Cardiovascular changes in Morbid Obesity May 19, 2026

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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 Apr 18, 2026

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

# Epi 102 - ICU Primary Snippet - Meropenem pharmacology Mar 01, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of Meropenem.

#Epi 101 - ICU Primary Snippet - Gabapentin Feb 09, 2026

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

#Epi 100 - ICU Primary Snippet - Anatomy for lumbar puncture Oct 02, 2025

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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 Oct 01, 2025

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

# Epi 98 - ICU Primary Snippet 41 - Anatomy of Sympathetic Nervous System May 20, 2025

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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 Apr 22, 2025

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

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