ICU Primary PrepCast

Latest Episodes:

Epi 96 - ICU Primary Snippet 39 - Lactate Apr 07, 2025

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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 Mar 25, 2025

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

Epi 94 - ICU Primary Snippet 37 - Femoral Vein anatomy Sep 29, 2024

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

#Epi 93 - ICU Primary Snippet 36 - Fibrinolysis and Alteplase Sep 22, 2024

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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 Sep 14, 2024

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

#Epi 91 - ICU Primary Snippet 34 - Receptors - Agonist, Partial agonist and Inverse agonist May 19, 2024

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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 May 16, 2024

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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. May 07, 2024

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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 Apr 11, 2024

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

#Epi 87 - ICU Primary Snippet 30 - Opioid Receptors Apr 01, 2024

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