ICU Primary PrepCast

Latest Episodes:

# Epi 56 - ICU Primary - Bedside Preparation - Blood Thinning Agents Jul 17, 2022

Show notes

Join us as we discuss the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of blood thinning agents commonly used in the Intensive Care setting. Test yourself on our fun fact questions and more.

# Epi 55 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 12 - Renal Physiology Jun 21, 2022

Show notes

#Epi 54 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 11 - Liver Physiology and pharmacology part 1 May 23, 2022

Show notes

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 Apr 13, 2022

Show notes

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 Mar 11, 2022

Show notes

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 Jan 22, 2022

Show notes

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 Dec 23, 2021

Show notes

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 Dec 02, 2021

Show notes

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 Nov 02, 2021

Show notes

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 Oct 02, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of brainstem reflexes along with the pharmacology of mannitol, phenytoin and levetiracetam.